Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Care (NRS-24-626)Position Status:Maternity/Parental Leave Term
FTE:0.2
Hours of Work:Up to 7.75 hour shifts
Union:MNU
Start Date:As soon as possible
End Date:Jan 2, 2026
Closing Date:Oct 29, 2024 @ 1600 hrs
Position SummaryThe 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 Health 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.
QualificationsCurrent active registration with the College of License Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM)Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Acute, Transitional, PCH, Primary Health Care, Public Health-Healthy Living, Home Care)Knowledge of Professional Standards of Practice, Competency Profile for Licensed Practical Nurses in Manitoba and Code of EthicsExperience with pediatric clientsICU experience preferredExperience with tracheotomiesDemonstrated ability to foster a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that supports quality services, quality improvement and staff empowermentDemonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationshipsDemonstrated conflict resolution skillsDemonstrated effective oral and written communication skillsAbility to use an analytical and inquiring approach to problem-solving while contributing to program improvementDemonstrated ability to lead and make decisions autonomouslyStrong organizational skills and flexibility to meet the demands of the positionAble to effectively perform the tasks and responsibilities of the positionDemonstrate ongoing professional growth and competency relevant to practice areaGiven the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is requiredProficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positionsDemonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediumsDemonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the jobGood work and attendance recordConditions of EmploymentRequires a valid Class 5 driver's license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.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.All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.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.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.
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.
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