Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Nursing Staff - Repost
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority•Winnipeg, MB
•Onsite
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Director of Care, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing professional practical nursing services to designated residents, including independent nursing services, administration of prescribed medical treatments, collaboration and interaction within the health care team, and participation in the coordination of resident care and discharge. Demonstrates a commitment to The Resident Bill of Rights, the Vision, Values, Goals, and the Philosophy of Resident Centered Care of River Park Gardens.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing education program required.
- Certification in Physical Assessment.
- Certification in Intramuscular Injection and Urinary Catheterization.
- Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM).
- Current CPR at the Targeted Responder Level is required.
- Knowledge of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses.
- Knowledge of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses.
- Knowledge of the Scope of practice as documented in the Licensed Practical Nurses Act.
- Knowledge of Regional/Facility 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 health care team.
- Knowledge of Principles of delegation.
- Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written) required.
- Ability to work in a computerized environment.
- Ability to function in the MDS and Care Organizer programs.
- Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
- Ability to delegate care appropriately and monitor outcomes of delegated care.
- Ability to prioritize care for an individual resident or group of residents.
- 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 health care team.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
- Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
- Current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check.
Nice To Haves
- Recent, related, experience in the applicable clinical area may be preferred.
- Competence in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
Responsibilities
- Providing professional practical nursing services to designated residents.
- Administering prescribed medical treatments.
- Collaborating and interacting within the health care team.
- Participating in the coordination of resident care and discharge.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
