Licensed Practical Nurse - Patient Care & Team Collaboration

Prairie Mountain Health; Treherne; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in accordance with established standards and policies. You will work within the PLPN scope, maintain competencies, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Required are active CLPNM licensure (or eligibility), BCLS, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. A valid Manitoba Class 5 license and access to a vehicle are also needed for site-based service within PMH.

Qualifications

• Active practicing licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM), or eligible for active licensure with CLPNM.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Training as delineated in Prairie Mountain Health Policy PPG-00002 CPR Training
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team
• Satisfactory employment record required
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
• One (1) year equivalent full-time experience in a medical, surgical, outpatient care unit, or Home Care nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse within the last three (3) years

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.
• Practice within the scope of the Licensed Practical Nurses Act and CLPNM guidelines.
• Obtain and maintain relevant competencies for the position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organization skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Independent work

Adaptability

Knowledge of nursing practice

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Cultural sensitivity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet applications

Job description

Prairie Mountain Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in accordance with established standards and policies. You will work within the PLPN scope, maintain competencies, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Required are active CLPNM licensure (or eligibility), BCLS, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. A valid Manitoba Class 5 license and access to a vehicle are also needed for site-based service within PMH.