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Licensed Practical Nurse
Overview
Duties:
The Licensed Practical Nurse works within an interdisciplinary team service model and applies the professional nursing process to deliver clinical nursing care interventions, including both mental health status and physical assessments, to adults with an intellectual disability who often have dual diagnoses. The incumbent functions under the Licensed Practical Nurses Act in accordance with the framework of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba. As a nursing professional, the incumbent provides leadership, supervision and feedback on a shift basis to Psychiatric Nursing Assistants and other support staff. The incumbent may assume supervisory responsibilities of a residential area in the absence of the Residential Coordinator.
Qualifications
Conditions of Employment:
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Must be actively registered, in good standing, (or eligible to obtain registration) with the College of Licensed Practical
Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM). Will also consider graduates able to obtain licensure
Must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position including, but not limited to: bending, lifting, moving,
transferring residents, loads up to 13.6 kg (30 lbs) and being on your feet for extended periods of time
Must be able to work all shifts (inclusive of days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays)
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
Satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check
Satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check
Qualifications:
Essential:
Experience providing direct resident care
Experience accurately recording and reporting health record information (i.e. charting or clinical notes)
Experience performing nursing assessments and clinical nursing interventions
Ability to exercise good judgment in response to emergencies and challenging incidents
Effective verbal communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating individual care plans
Ability to work independently
Effective time management and organizational skills to meet the demands of the position
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of the Health Care Team supporting quality services and quality improvement
Desired:
Experience and/or knowledge working with adults with intellectual disabilities and/or dual diagnoses
Experience leading or supervising a team
Contact
Apply to:
Advertisement # 36959
Service Centre 4
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9
Phone: 204-945-7518
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca