Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN - Relief Team

Overview

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Pensionable Salary Enhancement - Nurses in eligible classifications may be eligible to earn an additional $5.95/hour when working full-time hours within a prescribed six-month reporting period. (Effective April 1, 2025 – March 31st 2027.)

Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services, 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.

Provide professional practical nursing services to designated patients, including independent nursing services, administration of prescribed medical treatments, collaboration with the healthcare team, and participation in coordinating patient care and discharge. Maintain commitment to the region/facility/unit vision, values, goals, and objectives.

• 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 Employer policy.
• Other Qualifications
  • 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.
    • PHIA, Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, WHMIS, Universal Precautions and other legislated acts.
    • Roles and responsibilities of healthcare team members.
    • Principles of delegation.
  • Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Preference will be given to applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients, delegate care appropriately, monitor outcomes of delegated care, and respond to multiple demands.
  • Ability to pursue self-development opportunities and to function independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations; maintain concentration with interruptions; function in a demanding and stressful environment.
  • Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications (Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, databases).

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• Rotating shifts and weekends may be required.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill…