Position Overview Experience
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2 years recent related experience preferred.
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Satisfactory employment record required.
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Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program required.
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Additional Wound Care \& Diabetes course preferred.
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Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM).
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
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Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver's license required.
Qualifications and Skills
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Knowledge of:
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College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses.
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College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses.
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Scope of practice as documented in the Licensed Practical Nurses Act.
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Regional/Facility/Unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
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Nursing care knowledge related to community nursing.
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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.
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Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
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Principles of delegation/assignment.
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Principles of adult learning and teaching strategies.
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Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
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Ability to delegate and assign care appropriately and monitor outcomes of both delegated/assigned care.
Physical Requirements
- Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
- Physically able to provide service in a wide variety of community settings under varying weather and environmental conditions.
- Use of reliable motor vehicle suitable for all environmental conditions.
- Subject to Immunization and Tuberculin testing as per WRHA policy.
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
