Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Care Nursing

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Winnipeg is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for home care nursing. The role involves providing nursing care in community settings and requires a valid Manitoba driver's license, nursing education, and registration with the appropriate college. Candidates should have effective communication skills and the ability to delegate care appropriately. This position is in-person with an anticipated start date as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• 2 years recent related experience preferred.
• Responsible for maintaining registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in a variety of community settings.
• Participate in a skills assessment during interviews.

Skills

Knowledge of nursing care related to community nursing

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to delegate and assign care

Education

Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program

Additional Wound Care & Diabetes course

Tools

Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver's license

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Care Nursing

Requisition ID: 386509

PositionNumber: 20082962

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Community Health Services -845 Regent Ave West

Department / Unit: Home Care Nursing

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - 04/30/2026

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 0.70

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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Position Overview

Experience

• 2 years recent related experience preferred.
• Satisfactory employment record required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program required.
• Additional Wound Care & Diabetes course preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• 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 Employerpolicy.
• Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver's licenserequired.

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 community nursing.
  • 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.
  • Principles of delegation/assignment.
  • Principles of adult learning and teaching strategies.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to delegate and assign care appropriately and monitor outcomes of both delegated/assigned care.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• Physically able to provide service in a wide variety of community settings under varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Use of reliable motor vehicle suitable for all environmental conditions.
• Subject to Immunization and Tuberculin testing as per WRHA policy.

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.