Licensed Practical Nurse - Peritoneal Dialysis Community Care

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Winnipeg seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for Peritoneal Dialysis Community Care. The role focuses on delivering quality nursing services to patients, requiring acute clinical care experience and specific certifications. Opportunities to support patient-centered care in a dynamic environment await you. Apply today to contribute positively to community health.

Benefits

Support for employment equity and diversity

Accommodations for people with disabilities

Qualifications

• One year of acute clinical care experience within the last 3 years is required.
• Satisfactory employment record is required.
• Certification in IV Therapy and IV Medication Administration is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Providing nursing services to designated patients and administering medical treatments.
• Collaborating within the health care team to coordinate patient care.
• Participating in the discharge process and patient management.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Delegation

Adaptability

Education

Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program

Tools

Certification in IV Therapy

Current B.L.S. registration

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Licensed Practical Nurse - Peritoneal Dialysis Community Care

Requisition ID: 383377

Position Number: 21000540

Posting End Date: June 24/2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health -Winnipeg Corporate

Department / Unit: SH - Peritoneal Dialysis

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: 06/30/2025

FTE: 0.80

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

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 8.00

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.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Patient Care, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing professional practical nursing services to designated patients, including independent nursing services, administration of prescribed medical treatments, collaboration and interaction within the health care team and participation in the coordination of patient care and discharge. Demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

Experience

• One year of acute clinical care experience required within the last 3 years.
• Satisfactory employment record required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program required.
• Successful completion of the MB Nephrology Nursing Course or Dialysis Training recognized by the Centre is required, or;
• Successful completion ofthe MB Nephrology Nursing Coursewithin 6 months of hire.

SPECIAL TRAINING:

• Certification in IV Therapy; IV Medication Administration.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM).
• Current B.L.S. registration at the Targeted Responder Level is required.

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 health care team.
  • Principles of delegation.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• 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 health care team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written).
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• Rotating shifts and weekends may be required.
  

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

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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 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.