Licensed Practical Nurse - Repost

Position Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) applies the nursing process to support clients, residents and patients in achieving and maintaining their optimum level of health within a people‑centered care approach within Acute, Transitional, Personal Care Home (PCH), Primary Care, Public Health-Healthy Living and/or Home Care. The LPN works to full scope of practice, engages in ongoing education and maintains competency congruent with Southern Health‑Santé Sud policies, Professional Standards of Practice, College of Licensed Practical Nurse of Manitoba Code of Ethics, Competency Profile for Licensed Practical Nurses in Manitoba and the Regulated Health Professions Act.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision, values and policies of Southern Health‑Santé Sud.

L’infirmier auxiliaire autorisé applique la démarche infirmière pour aider les bénéficiaires, les résidents ou les patients à atteindre et maintenir un état de santé optimal. Ce personnel applique cette démarche selon l’approche des soins axés sur le patient d’un établissement de soins actifs, primaires, de transition ou de santé publique‑vie saine, d’un foyer de soins personnels ou à domicile. L’infirmier auxiliaire autorisé peut occuper un poste dans tout le champ d’exercice de la profession, s’engage à une formation permanente et fait en sorte que son champ de compétences soit conforme à la politique de Southern Health‑Santé Sud, aux normes de pratique professionnelle, au code de déontologie du College of Licensed Practical Nurse of Manitoba, au profil des compétences pour les infirmiers auxiliaires autorisés du Manitoba et à la Loi sur les professions de la santé réglementées.

Not Applicable

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing education program required.

• Diplôme d'un programme de formation en sciences infirmières auxiliaires approuvé est exigé.

• Current active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Acute, Transitional, PCH, Primary Care, Public Health‑Healthy Living, Home Care).
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) certification.
• Trauma Nursing Care Course (TNCC) certification.

• Membre en règle du College of License Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM).
• Certification en réanimation cardiorespiratoire de base.
• Certification en technique spécialisée de réanimation cardio‑respiratoire en règle.
• Certification en Échelle canadienne de triage et de gravité (ETG) en règle.
• Certification en formation de soins infirmiers en traumatologie.

• Proficiency of both official languages is essential (English/French).
• Knowledge of Professional Standards of Practice, Competency Profile for Licensed Practical Nurses in Manitoba and Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that supports quality services, quality improvement and staff empowerment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use an analytical and inquiring approach to problem‑solving while contributing to program improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and make decisions autonomously.
• Strong organizational skills and flexibility to meet the demands of the position.
• Able to effectively perform the tasks and responsibilities of the position.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional growth and competency relevant to practice area.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
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