Licensed Practical Nurse - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking an LPN to join the NRT Nursing Pool on a maternity leave term. The role supports geriatrics and complex continuing care within Manitoba’s health system, with in-person shifts (Days/Evenings/Weekends) and a 7.75-hour day.

Applicants must be licensed, registered and capable of independent and team-based care in a demanding environment. Experience with chronic illness and complex care is valued; the position underscores ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing education program.
• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize care and delegate appropriately.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a health care team.
• Commitment to lifelong learning.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations in a demanding environment.
• Adheres to safety and health policies and regulations.
• Criminal Records Check, Vulnerable Sector Search and related clearances required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Care prioritization

Teamwork in healthcare

Adaptability under pressure

Geriatrics knowledge

Delegation

Lifelong learning

Keyboarding

Safety compliance

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

Job description

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

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

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.

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.