Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN - Urgent Care

City:
Winnipeg

Employer:

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Site:
Victoria General Hospital
Department / Unit:
Urgent Care - VGH
Job Stream:
Clinical
Union: MNU
Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - 09/10/2027
Reason for Term:
Maternity Leave
FTE: 0.70
Anticipated

Shift: Nights;

Weekends
Work Arrangement:
In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base

Hours:

2015
Salary: $34,573 / $35,706 / $36,822 / $38,181 / $39,422 / $40,815 / $42,265 / $43,534

Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional practical nursing services to designated patients, including those with complex and unpredictable health needs. Services include independent nursing services, administration of prescribed medical treatments, collaboration and interaction within the healthcare team, and participation in coordination of patient care and discharge. The LPN demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

• Recent, related experience is an asset.
• Current emergency nursing experience preferred.
• Satisfactory employment record required.
• Emergency Nursing Orientation is a full-time program; orientees must participate on a full-time basis during Level 1, 2, and 3 training periods.

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

• Successful completion of WRHA Emergency Nursing Orientation (ENO) training Level 1 within 2 months of hire, remaining Level 2 and 3 completed within 12 months, and all other required training within 24 months.
• Certification in IV Therapy; IV Medication Administration.

• Maintain and provide proof of active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training per Employer policy.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training an asset.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training an asset.
• Trauma Nursing Core course (TNCC) an asset.
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric course (ENPC) an asset.
• Emergency Practice, Interventions and Care (EPICC) Foundations course an asset.
• Emergency Practice, Interventions and Care (EPICC) Trauma course an asset.

• 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.
  • Principles of delegation.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge of 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.
• Proficiency with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.

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

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry…