Licensed Practical Nurse - SMHC

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Selkirk, Manitoba, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse. The candidate must graduate from an approved nursing program and maintain active registration with CLPNM. Responsibilities include providing patient-centered care, collaborating with a healthcare team, and meeting special training requirements like IV Therapy certification. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and critical thinking abilities. This is a full-time, in-person position offering potential incentives depending on current agreements.

Benefits

Incentive up to $2,000 annually

Qualifications

• Certification in IV Therapy; IV Medication Administration is required.
• Responsible for maintaining registration with CLPNM.
• CPR Training as per Employer policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered nursing care.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members.

Skills

Knowledge of nursing care

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Ability to prioritize care

Education

Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program

Tools

Windows and Word processing software

Job description

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Site: Shared Health - Selkirk Mental Health Centre

Department / Unit: SH ABI Area 2 - SMHC

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 02/27/2026 - Indefinite

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 1.00

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 11.63

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.

The successful applicant may be eligible for an annual full-time incentive of up to $2,000 each year until 2025 as per MOU #31 of the current MNU collective agreement.

Position Overview

Experience

• Recent, related, experience in the applicable clinical area may be required, or preferred.
• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program required.

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).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Knowledge of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Knowledge of the Scope of practice as documented in the Licensed Practical Nurses Act.
• Knowledge of Regional/Facility/Unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of nursing care knowledge related to the clinical area.
• Knowledge of the 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.
• Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
• Knowledge of the Principles of delegation.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• 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 healthcare team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• Rotating shifts and weekends may be required.
• Good communication skills are essential.

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

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.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

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. Accommodations are 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.