Licensed Practical Nurse

Job summary

Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients, residents, and clients in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Practice within the applicable scope of practice, professional standards and ethics, legislation, and the nurse’s competencies, training, and experience.

Job details

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 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider (P) and Renewal (R) Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Provider and Recertification Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider and Renewal Successful completion of an accredited Emergency or Critical Care Course 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 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.

What you’ll do

Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients, residents, and clients in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Practice within the applicable scope of practice, professional standards and ethics, legislation, and the nurse’s competencies, training, and experience.

Requirements

Requires active or eligible practicing licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba and current Basic Cardiac Life Support training. The posting also lists emergency and critical care certifications and coursework, computer proficiency, strong communication and decision-making skills, flexibility, confidentiality, and the ability to work effectively with diverse clients and interdisciplinary teams.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nursing Care
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Trauma Nursing
• Triage and Acuity Assessment
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Microsoft Office
• Information Technology
• Organization
• Independent Work
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Confidentiality
• Cultural Competence
• Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Job areas

• Healthcare