Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - infirmière auxiliaire autorisé(e)

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Patient Care, 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.
• 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.
• Must be able to speak French at the predetermined linguistic level.
• 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.
• Knowledge of 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 Principles of delegation.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• 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

• Recent, related, experience in the applicable clinical area may be required, or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing professional practical nursing services to designated patients.
• Providing independent nursing services.
• Administering prescribed medical treatments.
• Collaborating and interacting within the healthcare team.
• Participating in the coordination of patient care and discharge.
• Demonstrating a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

What This Job Offers

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