Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - 2E Respiratory Long Term Vent -Repost

Requisition ID

• 398297
• Position
• Number: 20041631
• Posting
• End
• Date:
• Open
• Until
• Filled
• City:
• Winnipeg
• Employer:
• Riverview
• Health
• Centre
• Site: Riverview Health Centre Department /

Unit: 2E Respiratory Long Term Vent Job Stream: Clinical Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date

ASAP - Indefinite FTE: 0.80 Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights 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 Under the general supervision of the Manager of Patient Care, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing professional practical nursing services to designated patients, including independent nursing services, administration of prescribed medical treatments, collaboration and interaction within the healthcare team and participation in the coordination of patient care and discharge. Demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit. Experience Recent, related, experience in the applicable clinical area may be required, or preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration Certification in IV Therapy; IV Medication Administration. Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM). Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

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/Facility/Unit 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. Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills. Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values. Demonstrated 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. Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.