Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Surgery-D2 Orthopedic Trauma/Spine

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Shared Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Surgery-D2 Orthopedic Trauma/Spine unit at Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg. The position is in-person, 0.50 FTE, with rotating shifts and weekend work as needed.

Anticipated start is Oct 19, 2026, ending Mar 29, 2028, under a term agreement. Candidates should have an approved LPN program, active CLPNM registration, IV therapy certification, and CPR as per employer policy.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Recent, related, experience in the applicable clinical area may be required, or preferred.
• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Skills

PHIA knowledge

WHMIS

Oral & written communication

Indigenous language knowledge

Critical thinking

Delegation of care

Ability to work under pressure

Computer proficiency

Education

LPN program graduate

Active CLPNM registration

Tools

Windows

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Surgery-D2 Orthopedic Trauma/Spine

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: GD2 Orthopedic Surgery

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 10/19/2026 - 03/29/2028

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 0.50

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 11.63

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

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.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.