Licensed Practical Nurse - Critical Care Trainee - Medical Intensive Care Unit - B

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing professional practical nursing services to designated patients, including independent nursing services, administration of prescribed medical treatments, collaboration and interaction within the healthcare team and participation in the coordination of patient care and discharge. Demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program required.
• 1 year of acute care experience required.
• Successful completion of the Critical Care Nursing Orientation Program (CCNOP) within four (4) months of date of hire.
• Successful Completion of Critical Care Rhythms Course is a prerequisite.
• Certification in IV Therapy; IV Medication Administration.
• 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.
• Knowledge of College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Knowledge of College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Knowledge of 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 related to the clinical area.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• 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.
• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Satisfactory employment record required.
• A current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Applicants that have taken an alternate rhythm course will be required to successfully complete a validation test.

Responsibilities

• Providing professional practical nursing services to designated patients.
• Independent nursing services.
• Administration of prescribed medical treatments.
• Collaboration and interaction within the healthcare team.
• Participation in the coordination of patient care and discharge.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

Benefits

• Pensionable Salary Enhancement - Nurses in eligible classifications may be eligible to earn an additional $5.95/hour when working full-time hours within a prescribed six-month reporting period. (Effective April 1, 2025 – March 31st 2027.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree