Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - OESH Influenza 1
Requisition ID: 385211
Position Number: Multiple Positions
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Site: WRHA Corporate
Department / Unit: OESH Influenza
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MNU
Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2025
FTE: Casual
Anticipated Shift: Days, Evenings and Weekends
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $32.024, $33.074, $34.108, $35.366, $36.516, $37.806, $39.149, $40.325
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Position Overview
Under the general supervision of the Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing professional practical nursing services to the MB Renal Program (MRP); Peritoneal Dialysis Community Care (PDCC) patients. These services will be provided in the community and in the patients’ homes and include independent nursing services, administration of prescribed medical treatments, collaboration and interaction within the healthcare teams and participation in the coordination of patient care. The LPN will demonstrate a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region and MB Renal Program.
Experience
- Minimum one year recent experience in the field of nephrology nursing or two years acute care experience (medical/surgical) within the last four years.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program required.
- Preference will be given to those applicants who have successfully completed the Nephrology Nursing Education Program.
SPECIAL TRAINING:
- Certification in IV Therapy; IV Medication Administration.
- Demonstrated computer skills.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
- Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM).
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable motor vehicle suitable for all environmental conditions.
- Subject to a criminal record check and child abuse registry check.
Qualifications and Skills
- 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/MB Renal Program 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.
- Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates 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.
- Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written).
Physical Requirements
- Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
- Physically able to lift and carry heavy equipment and supplies.
- Physically capable of providing service in a wide variety of community settings under varying weather and environmental conditions.
- Rotating shifts and weekends required.
- Good communication skills are essential.
If there are no applicants meeting the posted qualifications, the Employer MAY CONSIDER an applicant who does not meet the posted qualifications
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 Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.
Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.
Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
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