Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Casual - Nursing Unit Churchill

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Winnipeg is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its Nursing Unit Churchill. This casual position requires a qualified candidate to provide exceptional patient care. The ideal applicant will have a nursing diploma and current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba, along with strong communication skills and the ability to manage emergency situations. Competitive salary and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized diploma and/or degree program in nursing.
• Responsible for maintaining proof of active registration with the CLPNM.
• Current CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care as part of a healthcare team in a clinical setting.
• Maintain patient safety and confidentiality.
• Respond to emergency situations effectively.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Calm demeanor in emergencies

Education

Nursing diploma or degree

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Casual - Nursing Unit Churchill

Requisition ID: 385136

Position Number: 20065181

Posting End Date: Open until filled

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: Churchill Health Centre

Department / Unit: Nursing Unit Churchill

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: Casual

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 11.63

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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Position Overview

Experience

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of a recognized diploma and/or degree program in nursing.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM).
• Current CPR Certification.
• ACLS an asset.

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to foster good public relationships and effective working relationships.
• Demonstrates a calm and confident manner during emergency and/or difficult situations.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Possible heavy lifting.
• Possible posture and muscle problems.
• Possible contact with clients/patients with aggressive behaviour.
• Working with sharp objects.
• Other demands as it pertains to position.
• Possible extreme fatigue due to shift work.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases.
• Extreme outside weather conditions.
• High levels of stress.
• High level of alertness required at all times.
• Competing priorities.
• High expectations.
• High level of confidentiality required.

If there are no applicants meeting the posted qualifications, the Employer MAY CONSIDER an applicant who does not meet the posted qualifications

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.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.