Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Trainee, Hemodialysis
About The Position
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. This position is for nurses desiring to complete the Manitoba Nephrology Nursing Course. Successful candidates will be required to enroll in the Manitoba Nephrology Nursing Course. As a condition of employment, the successful applicant must complete a pre-study program and successfully complete an exam on the basis of the pre-study program. The Manitoba Nephrology Nursing Course is a full-time nine-week training program with a period of theory, labs and clinical experience followed by 1008 hours (equivalent to 6-months full time) or work experience in dialysis. Successful candidates will be responsible for payment of tuition for the program. Reimbursement for the program is available. The successful applicant will be placed on a leave of absence while completing the educational requirements of this position. The probationary/trial period will begin following the leave of absence.
Requirements
- One year of recent acute medical/surgical nursing experience required.
- Satisfactory employment record required.
- Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program required.
- 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.
- Knowledge of Principles of delegation.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
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.
- Enroll in the Manitoba Nephrology Nursing Course.
- Complete a pre-study program and successfully complete an exam.
- Complete 1008 hours (equivalent to 6-months full time) of work experience in dialysis.
- Maintain and provide proof of active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM).
- Meet Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements.
- Adhere to College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
- Practice within the scope of practice as documented in the Licensed Practical Nurses Act.
- Follow Regional/Facility/Unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
- Apply nursing care knowledge related to the clinical area.
- Comply with relevant legislation including 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).
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
- Apply principles of delegation.
- Delegate care appropriately and monitor outcomes of delegated care.
- Respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
- Recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
- Perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team.
- Adapt quickly to changing situations.
- Maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
- Function in a demanding and stressful environment.
- May be required to provide stand-by coverage for dialysis.
Benefits
- Reimbursement for the program is available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
