Licensed Practical Nurse

Requisition ID: 391831

Position Number:

Posting End Date: November 14, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: River Park Gardens

Department / Unit: Nursing Staff - RPG

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: 11/21/2025

FTE: Casual

Anticipated Shift: Nights

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $33.234, $34.323, $35.396, $36.702, $37.895, $39.234, $40.628, $41.848

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Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Director of Care, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing professional practical nursing services to designated residents, including independent nursing services, administration of prescribed medical treatments, collaboration and interaction within the health care team, and participation in the coordination of resident care and discharge. Demonstrates a commitment to The Resident Bill of Rights, the Vision, Values, Goals, and the Philosophy of Resident Centered Care of River Park Gardens.

Experience

• Recent, related, experience in the applicable clinical area may be required, or preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing education program required.
• Certification in Physical Assessment.
• Certification in Intramuscular Injection and Urinary Catheterization.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM).
• Current CPR at the Targeted Responder Level is required.

Qualifications and Skills

• 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.
• Regional/Facility policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
• Nursing care knowledge related to clinical area.
• 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 health care team.
• Principles of delegation.
• Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written) required.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Ability to work in a computerized environment.
• Ability to function in the MDS and Care Organizer programs.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to delegate care appropriately and monitor outcomes of delegated care.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual resident or group of residents.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.

Must be available for a minimum of 2 shifts per month

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

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

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