Licensed Practical Nurse - Repost

Requisition ID: Competition #: NRS-24- Position Number:--N-01 Posting End Date:Open Until Filled City:Altona Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud Site: Southern Health-Santé Sud - Altona Community Memorial Health Centre Department / Unit: Acute Job Stream: Clinical Union: MNU Anticipated Start Date:To Be Determined FTE: 0.75 Anticipated Shift:Days/Nights/Weekends Daily Hours Worked:7.75 & 11.63 hour shifts Wage Rate: As per MNU Collective Agreement Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations. Position Summary: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 health 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 will exercise 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. Qualifications: • Current active registration with the College of License Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM) • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Acute, Transitional, PCH, Primary Health Care, Public Health‐Healthy Living, Home Care) • Knowledge of Professional Standards of Practice, Competency Profile for Licensed Practical Nurses in Manitoba and Code of Ethics • Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that supports quality services, quality improvement and staff empowerment • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships • Demonstrated conflict resolution skills • Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills • Ability to use an analytical and inquiring approach to problem‐solving while contributing to program improvement • Demonstrated ability to lead and make decisions autonomously • Strong organizational skills and flexibility to meet the demands of the position • Able to effectively perform the tasks and responsibilities of the position • Demonstrate ongoing professional growth and competency relevant to practice area • Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required • Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions • Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums • Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job • Good work and attendance record Conditions of Employment:• Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate.• All Health Care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.