Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - OESH Influenza

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care. Under the general supervision of the Manager, Occupational Health, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing professional practical nursing services to the WRHA Influenza program for staff immunizations. The LPN will demonstrate a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the Regional/Shared Health OESH program. The LPN is responsible to administer influenza vaccines while adhering to all safety and health regulations and safe work practices. LPNs provide, collect, and document information regarding influenza vaccines, and will be required to work at multiple sites dependent on the Influenza vaccine schedule.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program required.
• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM).
• Valid driver‘s license and access to a reliable motor vehicle suitable for all environmental conditions.
• 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/MB Renal Program 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.
• Knowledge of Principles of delegation.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• 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.
• Good physical and mental health.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• Physically able to lift and carry heavy equipment and supplies.
• Physically capable of providing service in a wide variety of community settings under varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Rotating shifts and weekends required.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.
• An employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one-year of recent clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer influenza vaccines while adhering to all safety and health regulations and safe work practices.
• Provide, collect, and document information regarding influenza vaccines.
• Work at multiple sites dependent on the Influenza vaccine schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree