Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Chronic Care

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Directly accountable to the Manager of Health Services/Resident Care, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional practical nursing services to designated patients/residents including independent nursing services, administration of prescribed medical treatments, collaboration and interaction within the health care team and participation in the coordination of patient/resident care and discharge. May be responsible for directing students, health care aides and other support staff in the performance patient/resident care. Collaborates with physicians and professional health staff in the facility and the community. May be required to work some evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. The LPN demonstrates a commitment to the Mission, Vision, Values, goals and objectives of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and Deer Lodge Centre.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing education program.
• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba.
• Demonstrates knowledge of, and support for: The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Demonstrates knowledge of, and support for: The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Demonstrates knowledge of, and support for: Scope of practice as documented in the Licensed Practical Nurses Act.
• Demonstrates knowledge of: Nursing care knowledge related to the geriatrics and complex continuing care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of: Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
• Demonstrates knowledge of: 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.
• Adheres to all safety and health policies, regulations, and safe work practices.
• Must have a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.
• Keyboarding skills an asset.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provides professional practical nursing services to designated patients/residents.
• Administers prescribed medical treatments.
• Collaborates and interacts within the health care team.
• Participates in the coordination of patient/resident care and discharge.
• May be responsible for directing students, health care aides and other support staff in the performance of patient/resident care.
• Collaborates with physicians and professional health staff in the facility and the community.
• May be required to work some evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission, Vision, Values, goals and objectives of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and Deer Lodge Centre.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree