Licensed Practical Nurse

Prairie Mountain Health; Telford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver comprehensive nursing care in alignment with established standards and policies.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team, maintain required competencies, and uphold confidentiality while serving a culturally diverse population. A Manitoba driver’s license and vehicle access are required.

Qualifications

• Active LPN licensure with CLPNM or eligible for licensure with CLPNM.
• Current BCLS training as per PMH policy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general IT applications.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge and competence of nursing skills related to the position.
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to perform duties regularly and work with diverse populations.
• Valid Manitoba Driver's license and access to a vehicle for PMH service.
• One year of full-time LPN experience in medical/surgical/outpatient/Home Care within last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients/residents/clients.
• Practice within the scope of the Licensed Practical Nurses Act and CLPNM standards.
• Obtain and maintain the relevant competencies for the position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

LPN licensure

BCLS training

MS Office

Organization skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Flexibility

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Cultural sensitivity

Teamwork

Satisfactory employment record

Driver's license

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse qualification

Job description

• Active practicing licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM), or eligible for active practicing licensure with the (CLPNM)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Training as delineated in Prairie Mountain Health Policy PPG-00002 CPR Training
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team
• Satisfactory employment record required
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
• One (1) year equivalent full-time experience in a medical, surgical, outpatient care unit, or Home Care nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse within the last three (3) years

Qualifications

• Active practicing licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM), or eligible for active practicing licensure with the (CLPNM)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Training as delineated in Prairie Mountain Health Policy PPG-00002 CPR Training
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team
• Satisfactory employment record required
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
• One (1) year equivalent full-time experience in a medical, surgical, outpatient care unit, or Home Care nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse within the last three (3) years

Position Summary

Consistent with the vision, mission and values of the Prairie Mountain Health sites, and affiliate sites, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to patients/residents/clients in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Licensed Practical Nurses recognize and fulfill their Professional responsibilities by practicing within the scope of practice of the Licensed Practical Nurses Act, the approved College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM) Scope of Practice and Entry-Level Competencies, provincial and federal legislation and within the guidelines of professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• The LPN is required to practice in accordance with the following to their level of scope of practice, expertise, training and experience.
• The Licensed Practical Nurses Act of Manitoba
• The CLPNM Standards of Practice
• The CLPNM Code of Ethics
• The Scope of Practice Entry Level Competencies
• Obtain and maintains the relevant competencies for the position as offered by PMH.
• Other duties as assigned.