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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Middlechurch West 1 - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

#Healthcare #Clinical Nursing #Licensed Practical Nurse #Resident Care #MDS #LPN #Gerontology #Patient Evaluation #Vulnerable Sector Search

Quick overview

Provides nursing services for residents with complex health needs within an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include performing assessments, providing personal care, and potentially directing other nursing staff and health care aides.

Requirements summary

Requires graduation from an approved nursing program and current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba. Three years of clinical experience in gerontology is preferred.

professional certificateProblem SolvingPatient AssessmentCritical ThinkingInterdisciplinary CollaborationGerontologyEnglish CommunicationRehabilitative CareRestorative CareMDS KnowledgeCare Delegation

Job description

Requisition ID

401175
Position
Number: 20030711
Posting
End
Date:
Open
Until
Filled
City: West St.
Paul
Employer:
Winnipeg
Regional
Health
Authority
Site: Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg Department /

Unit

MC West 1 Job Stream: Clinical Union: MNU Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - Indefinite Reason for Term: Other Leave FTE: 0.40 Anticipated Shift: Evenings;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 Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care. Position Overview Provides nursing services for residents, including those with complex and unpredictable health needs. Is a member of an interdisciplinary resident care team and works with residents, families, medical professionals and support staff to adhere the mission of MCH for quality resident care.

Demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals and objectives if the home.

Utilizes a continual process of assessment and evaluation skills, providing restorative, rehabilitative and personal nursing care on a resident care unit.

May be responsible for directing other nurses, students, health care aides and other support staff in the performance of resident care. Experience Three (3) years current clinical experience in gerontology preferred. Combination of education and experience will be considered including recent student practicum.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Graduate of an approved nursing educational program.

Certification/Licensure/Registration Current registration with College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM).

Qualifications

and Skills Ability to prioritize care for an individual resident to a group of residents. 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-developments opportunities. Ability to perform independently and as a member of the health care team. Ability to adapt to changing situations. Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions. Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment. Critical thinking/problem-solving skills. Working knowledge of MDS. Demonstrated ability to communicate in English; both orally and in writing.

Physical Requirements Must be flexible.
Must be self-directed and have the ability to work in a rapidly changing internal and external environment.
May be required to work extended hours.
May encounter aggressive and/or agitated individuals.
Involves physical activities such as standing, transferring and transporting residents and equipment.
May encounter exposure to disease, radiation, toxic material, noise, allergens, blood, feces, body fluids, etc.

This Indefinite term may expire subject to twenty-four (24) hours of notice of the current incumbent returning to their position.
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.
Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are 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.