Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Surgery D3 Trauma / Stepdown

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Manitoba seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its Surgery-D3 Trauma/Stepdown unit. Candidates must have graduated from an approved nursing program, hold an active license with the CLPNM, and possess certifications in IV Therapy. Responsibilities include providing high-quality nursing care and maintaining professional standards as part of a dynamic healthcare team. This role offers a full-time opportunity and requires adaptability to various shifts.

Benefits

Opportunities for continuing education

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Recent, related experience in the applicable clinical area preferred.
• Certification in IV Therapy; IV Medication Administration required.
• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM) is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in a clinical setting.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members.
• Maintain professionalism and ethical standards.

Skills

Knowledge of nursing standards

Effective communication skills

Critical thinking

Ability to prioritize care

Computer proficiency

Education

Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program

Completion of ECG course within 6 months

Step Down Unit training within 18 months

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Surgery-D3 Trauma/Stepdown - Repost

Requisition ID: 392069

Position Number: 20047747

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 0.80

Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Weekends;Non-Repeating (non-conforming)

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 11.63

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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Position Overview

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.
• Must complete ECG course within 6 months of employment
• Must complete Step Down Unit training within 18 months of employment, or earlier, at the discretion of the Manager.
  

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.

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.

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.