Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency - Repost

Position Overview

The 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 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.

Experience

Not Applicable

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

Not Applicable

Certification / Licensure / Registration

• Current active registration with the College of License Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Acute, Transitional, PCH, Primary Care, Public Health‐Healthy Living, Home Care).
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) certification.
• Trauma Nursing Care Course (TNCC) certification.

Qualifications and Skills

Physical Requirements