Licensed Practical Nurse

Location: South Central Manitoba (Altona)

Active practicing licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM), or eligible for active practicing licensure with the (CLPNM)

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Training as delineated in Prairie Mountain Health Policy PPG-00002 CPR Training

Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology

Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently

Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills

Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment

Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position

Demonstrated communication skills

Ability to respect and promote confidentiality

Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population

Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

Satisfactory employment record required

Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health

One (1) year equivalent full-time experience in a medical, surgical, outpatient care unit, or Home Care nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse within the last three (3) years

Qualifications

Active practicing licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM), or eligible for active practicing licensure with the (CLPNM)

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Training as delineated in Prairie Mountain Health Policy PPG-00002 CPR Training

Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology

Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently

Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills

Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment

Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position

Demonstrated communication skills

Ability to respect and promote confidentiality

Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population

Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

Satisfactory employment record required

Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health

One (1) year equivalent full-time experience in a medical, surgical, outpatient care unit, or Home Care nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse within the last three (3) years

Position Summary
Consistent with the vision, mission and values of the Prairie Mountain Health sites, and affiliate sites, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to patients/residents/clients in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Licensed Practical Nurses recognize and fulfill their Professional responsibilities by practicing within the scope of practice of the Licensed Practical Nurses Act, the approved College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM) Scope of Practice and Entry–Level Competencies, provincial and federal legislation and within the guidelines of professional ethics.

Responsibilities

The LPN is required to practice in accordance with the following to their level of scope of practice, expertise, training and experience.

The Licensed Practical Nurses Act of Manitoba

The CLPNM Standards of Practice

The CLPNM Code of Ethics

The Scope of Practice Entry Level Competencies

Obtain and maintains the relevant competencies for the position as offered by PMH.

Other duties as assigned.