Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - OESH Influenza

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A health care organization in Manitoba is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide clinical care in various settings. Candidates must possess a valid LPN registration and demonstrate critical thinking, excellent communication, and adaptability to changing demands. This role offers the opportunity to work varied shifts and contribute to patient care in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of recent clinical experience.
• Maintains active registration with College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in various community settings.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members.
• Prioritize care for individual patients.

Skills

Knowledge of nursing care practices

Effective communication skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving

Ability to prioritize patient care

Adaptability in demanding environments

Education

Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program

Job description

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Requisition ID: 385211

Position Number: Multiple Positions

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Corporate

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2025

FTE: Casual

Anticipated Shift: Days, Evenings and Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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Position Overview

Experience

• Minimum one-year of recent clinical experience.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

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

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM).
• Valid driver‘s license and access to a reliable motor vehicle suitable for all environmental conditions.

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/MB Renal Program 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.
  • Principles of delegation.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates 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.

Physical Requirements

• Good physical and mental health.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• Physically able to lift and carry heavy equipment and supplies.
• Physically capable of providing service in a wide variety of community settings under varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Rotating shifts and weekends required.
• Good communication skills are essential.
  

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.

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