Licensed Practical Nurse

Knowledge of:
College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses.
College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses.
Scope of practice as documented in the Licensed Practical Nurses Act.
Regional/Facility/Unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
Nursing care knowledge related to the clinical area.
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.
Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
Principles of delegation.
Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
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.