Winnipeg Regional Health Authority·Vita, Manitoba
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) applies the nursing process to support clients, residents, or patients in achieving and maintaining their optimum level of health within various care settings. The LPN works to their full scope of practice, engaging in ongoing education and maintaining competency according to organizational policies and professional standards.
Requisition ID: 392512
Position Number: 236-715921070N228-04
Posting End Date: Open Until Filled
Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud
Site: Vita & District Health Centre
Union: MNU
Department/Unit: Long Term Care
Work Location: Vita & District Health Centre
City: Vita
Hiring Status: Permanent
0.7
Employment arrangement: In Person
7.75
Anticipated shift: Nights; Weekends
Annual base hours: 2015
Anticipated Start Date: As mutually agreed upon
Salary: As per MNU Collective Agreement
Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.
Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.
Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.
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 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 exercises 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.
Not Applicable: Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
Certification/Licensure/Registration
Current active registration with the College of License Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Acute, Transitional, PCH, Primary Care, Public Health‐Healthy Living, Home Care).
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.
Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.
Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.
Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.
Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.
Candidates must possess current active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM) and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Required qualifications include knowledge of professional standards, demonstrated collaboration skills, effective communication, and the ability to lead and make autonomous decisions.
Market context
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