Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Trainee, Hemodialysis

As a condition of employment, the successful applicant must complete a pre-study program and successfully complete an exam on the basis of the pre-study program.

The Manitoba Nephrology Nursing Course is a full-time nine-week training program with a period of theory, labs and clinical experience followed by 1008 hours (equivalent to 6-months full time) or work experience in dialysis.

Successful candidates will be responsible for payment of tuition for the program.

Reimbursement for the program is available.

Applicants meeting posted qualifications will be assessed against the following criteria, as applicable to the position: education, experience, job related skills (clinical/knowledge, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, organizational, management, conflict resolution and knowledge of an Indigenous language, understanding of Indigenous customs, traditions and values), work record, professional development and seniority.

The successful applicant will be placed on a leave of absence while completing the educational requirements of this position.

The probationary/trial period will begin following the leave of absence.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

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.

Physical Requirements

Moderate to heavy physical effort required. Rotating shifts and weekends may be required. The successful applicant may be required to provide stand-by coverage for dialysis.

• 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, Prairie Crocus Manor, 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.