Licensed Practical Nurse - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority in Winnipeg is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the NRT Nursing Pool to cover a maternity leave. This 1.0 FTE, in-person position includes days, evenings and weekends within a team-based clinical setting.

Applicants must graduate from an approved LPN program, hold an active Manitoba license, and demonstrate strong communication, critical thinking and prioritization in a fast-paced care environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing education program.
• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba.
• Demonstrates knowledge of standards of practice, code of ethics and scope of practice for LPNs.
• Ability to prioritize care, delegate when appropriate and monitor outcomes.
• Willingness to learn continuously and adapt in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients/residents in geriatrics and complex continuing care.
• Collaborate with health-care team to meet patient needs.
• Maintain safety, privacy and compassionate care throughout shifts.

Skills

Chronic illness care

Geriatrics

Complex continuing care

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing diploma

Active LPN license (Manitoba)

Job description

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Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Department / Unit: NRT NURSING POOL

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - 03/03/2028

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends;Non-Conforming;Non-Repeating

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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Position Overview

Experience

• Experience with chronic illness, geriatrics and complex continuing care.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing education program.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrates knowledge of, and support for:
  • The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses.
  • The 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.
  • Nursing care knowledge related to the geriatrics and complex continuing care.
  • Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
  • Principles of delegation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient/resident or a group of patients/residents; to delegate care appropriately and monitor outcomes of delegated care; and to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning is required.
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the health care team; to adapt quickly to changing situations; to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions; and to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Keyboarding skills an asset.
• Adheres to all safety and health policies, regulations, and safe work practices.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

This maternity/parental term may expire sooner than the date indicated, subject to written notice of a minimum two (2) weeks, or one (1) pay period, whichever is longer.

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, Prairie Crocus Manor, 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.

Wewelcome 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.