Licensed Practical Nurse TERM

Requisition ID: 361505

Posting End Date: July 17, 2024

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Golden Door Geriatric Centre

Department / Unit: Nursing

Union: MGEU

Anticipated Start Date: June 24, 2024

FTE: 0.8 EFT

Anticipated Shift: Day

Daily Hours Worked: 8 hours

Golden Door Geriatric Centre, an accredited personal care home in Winnipeg, is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our compassionate team. As an LPN at our facility, you will provide professional practical nursing services to designated patients within a client-centered care model. The LPN will work under the general supervision of the Director of Care and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Duties:
- Provide independent nursing services and administer prescribed medical treatments to patients.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members and participate in coordinating patient care.
- Practice within the scope of LPN standards and guidelines.
- Implement nursing care plans in conjunction with residents, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Document nursing care accurately using the nursing process.
- Maintain communication with the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Report any changes in patient status promptly to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
- Uphold professional standards of behavior and appearance.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills in all interactions.

Requirements:
Education/Experience:
- Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program.
- Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses.
- Experience in geriatric care is preferred.

Qualifications and Skills:
- Knowledge of LPN standards, code of ethics, and scope of practice.
- Familiarity with facility policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Understanding of relevant legislations such as PHIA, WHMIS, etc.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to prioritize patient care and delegate tasks appropriately.
- Capacity to adapt quickly to changing situations in a demanding environment.

Physical Requirements:
- Good physical and mental health.

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.

Job Type: Part-time
Shift: 0.7 EFT DAY TERM
Salary: $29.327 - $35.851 per hour

Golden Door Geriatric Centre is currently recruiting for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our dedicated nursing team. The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the day to day care and supervision of safe, efficient resident centered care activities within the Centre in a manner that maximizes quality care and services within the EDEN model of care. The L.P.N. recognizes and fulfills their professional responsibilities. They will work in conjunction with Director of Care, Care Coordinators, Nursing Team Members and other Care Team Members at the Centre.

Job types: 0.8 EFT Day TERMLPN position

Hours of work: 07:30-15:30

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program required
• Current active practicing registration with CLPNM
• Experience in geriatrics preferred.
• Additional Wound Care & Diabetes course preferred.

Primary Duties:

• Understands and practices within the scope of practice
• Identifies problems and implements nursing care plans in conjunctions with Resident and/or family and other members of the health discipline team.
• Acknowledges and implements physician’s orders
• Delivers and documents nursing care on the Residents chart using the nursing process.
• Maintains communication with other members of the health care team.
• Reports any change in Resident status to the Nursing Supervisor or appropriate health discipline team member.
• Maintains professional and organizations standards of personal behavior and appearance.
• Demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Job Types: 0.8 EFT Day TERM

Salary: $29.327 - $35.851 per hour