Licensed Practical Nurse

QUALIFICATIONS


Active practicing licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM), or eligible for active practicing licensure with the (CLPNM)
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Training as delineated in Prairie Mountain Health Policy PPG-00002 CPR Training
Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider (P) and Renewal (R)
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Provider and Recertification
Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
Introduction to Fetal Heart Monitoring (online course)
Fetal Health Surveillance
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently
Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment
Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
Demonstrated communication skills
Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team
Satisfactory employment record required
POSITION SUMMARY

Consistent with the vision, mission and values of the Prairie Mountain Health sites, and affiliate sites, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to patients/residents/clients in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Licensed Practical Nurses recognize and fulfill their Professional responsibilities by practicing within the scope of practice of the Licensed Practical Nurses Act, the approved College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM) Scope of Practice and Entry–Level Competencies, provincial and federal legislation and within the guidelines of professional ethics.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The LPN is required to practice in accordance with the following to their level of scope of practice, expertise, training and experience.
The Licensed Practical Nurses Act of Manitoba
The CLPNM Standards of Practice
The CLPNM Code of Ethics
The Scope of Practice Entry Level Competencies Read more