Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Emergency

at  Grace Hospital

Requisition ID: 369094
Position Number: 20043063
Posting End Date: November 1, 2024
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Site: Grace Hospital
Department / Unit: Emergency GGH - B
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MNU
Anticipated Start Date: 11/05/2024

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Health Services, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing professional practical nursing services to designated patients, including those with complex and unpredictable health needs. These services include 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 is an asset.
• Current Emergency nursing experience preferred.
• Satisfactory employment record required.

EDUCATION (DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE)

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program required.

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.
• Need to insert French language statement.
• 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.
• Proficiency with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
  If there are no applicants meeting the posted qualifications, the Employer MAY CONSIDER an applicant who does not meet the posted qualifications

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