Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience :

• Current active practicing registration with CLPNM;
• Graduate of approved Licensed Practical Nursing education program;
• Certificate in CPR; and
• Experience in gerontological Nursing.

Abilities and Skills :

• Ability to communicate in both official languages (French and English) is required, (English only for AMSJ);
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communications skills;
• Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills;
• Demonstrates critical thinking / problem solving skills and decision making skills;
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual resident or 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-development opportunities;
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the health care team;
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations;
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions;
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment; and
• Ability to demonstrate a satisfactory employment record, including attendance; and
• Current Criminal Record Check for the Vulnerable sector and Adult Abuse Registry Check deemed satisfactory by the Employer.

Knowledge :

• 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;
• Nursing care knowledge related to the clinical area;
• Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team;
• Principles of delegation;
• Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts;
• Actionmarguerite’s Vision, Mission and Values, Resident Bill of Rights, Actionmarguerite’s policies and procedures;
• Workplace Health and Safety and safe work practices; and
• W.H.M.I.S. program.
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