Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-West 1

Position Overview

Provides nursing services for residents, including those with complex and unpredictable health needs. Is a member of an interdisciplinary resident care team and works with residents, families, medical professionals and support staff to adhere the mission of MCH for quality resident care.

Demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals and objectives if the home.

Utilizes a continual process of assessment and evaluation skills, providing restorative, rehabilitative and personal nursing care on a resident care unit.

May be responsible for directing other nurses, students, health care aides and other support staff in the performance of resident care.

Experience

• Three (3) years current clinical experience in gerontology preferred.
• Combination of education and experience will be considered including recent student practicum.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved nursing educational program.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current registration with College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM).

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to prioritize care for an individual resident to a group of residents.
• 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-developments opportunities.
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the health care team.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of MDS.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in English; both orally and in writing.

Physical Requirements

• Must be flexible.
• Must be self-directed and have the ability to work in a rapidly changing internal and external environment.
• May be required to work extended hours.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated individuals.
• Involves physical activities such as standing, transferring and transporting residents and equipment.
• May encounter exposure to disease, radiation, toxic material, noise, allergens, blood, feces, body fluids, etc.

If there are no applicants meeting the posted qualifications, the Employer MAY CONSIDER an applicant who does not meet the posted qualifications