Licensed Practical Nurse

OverviewFind your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization provides care for people at every point in their lives, partnering with communities to deliver safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are committed to collaboration with diverse communities and partners within and throughout the region.Position DetailsRequisition ID: 388325Position Number: 134-71230-N228-01Employer: Southern Health-Santé SudSite: Centre médico-social DeSalaberry District Health CentreUnion: MNUDepartment/Unit: Acute Ward / Emergency DepartmentWork Location: Centre médico-social DeSalaberry District Health CentreCity: St. Pierre-JolysHiring Status: PermanentFTE: 0.7Employment arrangement: In PersonDaily hours worked: 7.75Anticipated shift: Days; Evenings; WeekendsAnnual base hours: 2015Anticipated Start Date: As mutually agreed uponSalary: As per MNU Collective AgreementPosting End Date: Open Until FilledPosition OverviewThe 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-centred care approach across Acute, Transitional, Personal Care Home (PCH), Primary Care, Public Health‑Healthy Living and/or Home Care. The LPN works to full scope of practice and maintains competency in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policies, Professional Standards of Practice, College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Code of Ethics, Competency Profile for Licensed Practical Nurses in Manitoba and the Regulated Health Professions Act.The incumbent exercises initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, methods, and actions on unusual matters, in alignment with the organization’s mission/vision/values and policies.Message in French (Aperçu du Poste)Le personnel infirmier auxiliaire autorisé applique la démarche infirmière pour aider les bénéficiaires, les résidents ou les patients à atteindre et maintenir un état de santé optimal, selon une approche des soins axés sur le patient. L’infirmier/e auxiliaire autorisé/e peut occuper un poste dans tout le champ d’exercice et s’engage à une formation permanente, conforme aux politiques et normes de pratique, au code de déontologie et au cadre de compétences.Le titulaire du poste agit avec une initiative et un jugement indépendant pour établir les priorités de travail et les actions à prendre.ExperienceNot Applicable / Non applicableEducation (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing education program required.Certification/Licensure/RegistrationCurrent active registration with the College of Licensed 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.Certification/Permis d’exercice/EnregistrementMembre en règle du CLPNM.Certification en réanimation cardio-respiratoire de base (pour les contextes actifs, transitionnels, foyers de soins personnels, soins de santé primaires, santé publique‑vie saine, soins à domicile).Certification en réanimation cardio-respiratoire avancée (ACLS) en règle.Certification en échelle canadienne de triage et de gravité (ETG) en règle.Certification en formation de soins infirmiers en traumatologie en règle.Qualifications And SkillsProficiency of both official languages is essential (English/French).Knowledge of Professional Standards of Practice, CLPNM Code of Ethics, and Competency Profile for Licensed Practical Nurses in Manitoba.Ability to foster a collaborative interdisciplinary environment and support quality services and staff empowerment.Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships and effective conflict resolution.Effective oral and written communication skills.Analytical and inquiring approach to problem solving and program improvement.Ability to lead and make autonomous decisions; strong organizational skills and flexibility.Ability to perform the tasks and responsibilities of the position with ongoing professional growth.Respect for cultural diversity and confidentiality across all media.Good work and attendance record.Qualifications / CompétencesCompétences dans les deux langues officielles (français et anglais) essentielles.Connaissance des normes professionnelles et du code de déontologie.Capacité à favoriser un environnement interdisciplinaire et à soutenir la qualité des services.Capacité à entretenir des relations positives et à résoudre les conflits.Compétences en communication orale et écrite; résolution de problèmes et amélioration des programmes.Capacité à diriger et à prendre des décisions de manière autonome; organisation et flexibilité.Respect de la diversité culturelle et confidentialité.Bonnes références de travail et assiduité.Physical RequirementsDemonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.May work occasional evenings and weekends as necessary.May be required to travel to other regional facilities if duties require.Exigences PhysiquesCapacité démontrée à répondre aux exigences physiques et mentales du poste.Pas de conditions dangereuses.Possibilité de travailler occasionnellement le soir et le week-end selon les besoins.Déplacement possible vers d'autres établissements régionaux.Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.Southern Health-Santé Sud is committed to increasing Indigenous representation. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to self-identify in their cover letter/application.Completes and maintains required background checks. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.Please include three work-related references with your application from non-relatives with direct knowledge of your performance.Note: job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. If a grievance is filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor’s representative with protections for irrelevant or sensitive information.Additional InformationVaccination as a condition of employment for health workers is required.We encourage applicants to identify as Indigenous and/or request accommodations as needed in the application. #J-18808-Ljbffr