Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs

Requisition ID: 332044

Position Control #: 22-43-7415

Competition #: NRS-23-060

Posting End Date: open until filled

City: Morris

Site: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Work Location: Morris General Hospital

Department / Unit: Nursing

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date:To be determined

FTE: 0.7

Anticipated Shift:Days/Weekends

Daily Hours Worked:7.75 Hour shifts

Wage Rate: As per MNU Collective Agreement

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) applies the nursing process to support clients/residents/patients in achieving and maintaining their optimum level of health within a people-centered care approach within acute, transitional, personal care home (PCH), primary health 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 will exercise 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 and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud

Qualifications

• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions
• Current Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) certification
• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that supports quality services, quality improvement and staff empowerment
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Acute, Transitional, PCH, Primary Health Care, Public Health-Healthy Living, Home Care)
• Able to effectively perform the tasks and responsibilities of the position
• Trauma Nursing Care Course (TNCC) certification
• Demonstrate ongoing professional growth and competency relevant to practice area
• Knowledge of Professional Standards of Practice, Competency Profile for Licensed Practical Nurses in Manitoba and Code of Ethics
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
• Strong organizational skills and flexibility to meet the demands of the position
• Good work and attendance record
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability of providing virtual care in a manner that recognizes individual needs of patients while promoting their wellbeing and privacy
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required
• Current active registration with the College of License Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM)
• Demonstrated ability to lead and make decisions autonomously
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Ability to use an analytical and inquiring approach to problem-solving while contributing to program improvement

Conditions Of Employment

• Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate.
• All Health Care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

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 in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.