Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Access Fort Garry - Repost

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Team Manager and while demonstrating a commitment to the mission, vision and values of the WRHA, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing professional practical nursing services to designated clients, including independent nursing services, administration of prescribed medical treatments, collaboration and interaction within the healthcare team and participation in the coordination of client care and discharge.

These services may be provided in the home, school, place of business settings or at a home care nursing clinic.

Experience

• 2 years recent related experience preferred.
• Satisfactory employment record required.

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program required.
• Additional Wound Care & Diabetes course preferred.

Certification / Licensure / Registration

• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with WRHA policy.
• Valid Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License 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 community nursing. 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 / assignment Principles of adult learning and teaching strategies

• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to delegate and assign care appropriately and monitor outcomes of both delegated / assigned care.

Physical Requirements

• Good physical and mental health.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• Physically able to provide service in a wide variety of community settings under varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Use of reliable motor vehicle suitable for all environmental conditions.
• Subject to Immunization and Tuberculin testing as per WRHA policy.
Il y a plus de 30 jours