Position Overview Under the general supervision of the Manager, 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 health care 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 One year of acute clinical care experience required within the last 3 years.
Satisfactory employment record required.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program required.
Successful completion of the MB Nephrology Nursing Course or Dialysis Training recognized by the Centre is required, or; Successful completion of the MB Nephrology Nursing Course within 6 months of hire. SPECIAL TRAINING: Certification in IV Therapy; IV Medication Administration.
Certification/Licensure/Registration Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM).
Current B.L.S. registration at the Targeted Responder Level is 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 health care team.
Principles of delegation.
Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.