Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Adult ER Repost

Manitoba Hydro Telecom; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Manitoba is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver professional nursing services to patients. The role involves collaboration with the healthcare team and adherence to nursing standards. Applicants must be graduates of a Licensed Practical Nursing program and hold active registration with the CLPNM. The position offers a full-time incentive and requires strong communication and critical thinking skills.

Benefits

Annual incentive up to $2000

Accommodation for disabilities available upon request

Qualifications

• Certification in IV Therapy and IV Medication Administration required.
• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM) is necessary.
• CPR training must meet employer policy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional practical nursing services to designated patients.
• Administer prescribed medical treatments and collaborate with healthcare team.
• Participate in patient care coordination and discharge.

Skills

Knowledge of College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Standards

Effective oral and written communication skills

Critical thinking / problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Proficient with computers and software programs

Education

Graduated from an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program

Tools

Windows

Word processing software

Spreadsheet applications

Databases

Job description

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites services and organizations. Were united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

The successful applicant may be eligible for an annual full-time incentive of up to $2000 each year until 2025 as per MOU #31 of the current MNU collective agreement.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing professional practical nursing services to designated patients including independent nursing services administration of prescribed medical treatments collaboration and interaction within the healthcare team and participation in the coordination of patient care and discharge. Demonstrates a commitment to the vision values goals and objectives of the region / facility / unit.

Experience

• Recent related experience in the applicable clinical area may be required or preferred.

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program required.

Certification / Licensure / Registration

• Certification in IV Therapy; IV Medication Administration.
• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Scope of practice as documented in the Licensed Practical Nurses Act.
• Regional / Facility / Unit policies procedures protocols and guidelines.
• Nursing care knowledge related to the clinical area.
• Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) Protection of Persons in Care Act Mental Health Act Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
• Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and / or knowledge in Indigenous customs traditions and values.
• Demonstrated critical thinking / problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients.
• Ability to delegate care appropriately and monitor outcomes of delegated care.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Proficient with computers software programs and applications such as Windows and Word processing spreadsheets and databases.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• Rotating shifts and weekends may be required.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre Deer Lodge Centre Golden West Centennial Lodge Grace Hospital Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg Pan Am Clinic River Park Gardens Victoria General Hospital WRHA corporate programs and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.