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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Overview
Requisition ID: 346926
Position Number: 20061716
Posting End Date: Open until filled
City: Winnipeg
Site: Health Sciences Centre
Department / Unit: WRS5 - Acute Stroke Unit
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MNU
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Weekends
Daily Hours Worked: 11.63
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $30.033, $31.017, $31.987, $33.167, $34.245, $35.455, $36.715, $37.817
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient- centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
The successful applicant may be eligible for an annual full-time incentive of up to $2,000 each year until 2024 as per MOU #31 of the current MNU collective agreement.
Position Overview
Under the general supervision of the Manager of Patient Care, 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.
Qualifications
Experience
Recent, related, experience in the applicable clinical area may be required, or preferred.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program required.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
Certification in IV Therapy; IV Medication Administration.
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 applicable policy.
Qualifications and Skills
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.
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.