Licensed Practical Nurse - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winkler; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Southern Health-Santé Sud is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Emergency Department in Winkler. In this temporary role, the LPN will use a people-centered approach to support client health within the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

The ideal candidate must have provincial orientation, current registration with CLPNM, and various certifications including BLS and ACLS. This position demands excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Apply now for a rewarding career supporting a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an acute care environment.
• Ability to assess and respond to patient needs.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in achieving optimal health.
• Exercise independent judgment in work methods.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Knowledge of Professional Standards of Practice

Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration

Conflict resolution skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Respect for culturally diverse populations

Education

Provincial Emergency Department Orientation or equivalent

Current active registration with CLPNM

Current BLS certification

Current ACLS certification

Current CTAS certification

Trauma Nursing Care Course certification

Job description

Requisition ID: 405506

Position Number: 119-71310-N228-03

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Site: Boundary Trails Health Centre

Union: MNU

Department/Unit: Emergency Department

Work Location: Boundary Trails Health Centre

City: Winkler

Hiring Status: Temporary

FTE: 1.0

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 11.625

Anticipated shift: Days; Nights; Weekends

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date – End Date: As mutually agreed upon – 12/29/2027

Reason for Term: Other Leave

Salary: As per MNU Collective Agreement

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

This text is available in French upon request. Ce profil de poste est disponible en français sur demande. E-mail [e-mail].

Position Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) applies the nursing process to support clients/residents/patients in achieving and maintaining their optimum level of health within a people‑centered care approach within Acute, Transitional, Personal Care Home (PCH), Primary Care, Oncology/Cancer Care, Public Health‑Healthy Living and/or Home Care. The LPN works to full scope of practice, engages in ongoing education and maintains competency congruent with Southern Health‑Santé Sud policies, Professional Standards of Practice, College of Licensed Practical Nurse of Manitoba, Code of Ethics, Competency Profile for Licensed Practical Nurses in Manitoba and the Regulated Health Professions Act.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health‑Santé Sud.

Experience

Not Applicable

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Provincial Emergency Department Orientation or equivalent.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Acute, Transitional, PCH, Primary Care, Public Health‑Healthy Living, Home Care, Oncology/Cancer Care).
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) certification.
• Trauma Nursing Care Course (TNCC) certification.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.

Qualifications And Skills

• Knowledge of Professional Standards of Practice, Competency Profile for Licensed Practical Nurses in Manitoba and Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that supports quality services, quality improvement and staff empowerment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use an analytical and inquiring approach to problem‑solving while contributing to program improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and make decisions autonomously.
• Strong organizational skills and flexibility to meet the demands of the position.
• Able to effectively perform the tasks and responsibilities of the position.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional growth and competency relevant to practice area.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work days, evenings, nights and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health‑Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is 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.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please include three work‑related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health‑Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French‑speaking communities within Southern Health‑Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor’s representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.