Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - HC DS Nursing Fort Garry

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services and while demonstrating a commitment to the mission, vision and values of the WRHA, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing professional practical nursing services to designated clients, including independent nursing services, administration of prescribed medical treatments, collaboration and interaction within the healthcare team and participation in the coordination of client care and discharge. These services may be provided in the home, school, place of business settings or at a home care nursing clinic.

Requirements

• 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.
• Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver's license required.
• 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 community nursing.
• 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/assignment.
• Knowledge of Principles of adult learning and teaching strategies.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to delegate and assign care appropriately and monitor outcomes of both delegated/assigned care.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• Physically able to provide service in a wide variety of community settings under varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Use of reliable motor vehicle suitable for all environmental conditions.
• Subject to Immunization and Tuberculin testing as per WRHA policy.
• Current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.
• Satisfactory employment record required.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years recent related experience preferred.
• Additional Wound Care & Diabetes course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing professional practical nursing services to designated clients.
• Providing independent nursing services.
• Administering prescribed medical treatments.
• Collaborating and interacting within the healthcare team.
• Participating in the coordination of client care and discharge.
• Providing services in the home, school, place of business settings or at a home care nursing clinic.

What This Job Offers

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