LPN Casual - Nights

Requisition ID: 410743

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Goldem Links Lodge

Department / Unit: Nursing

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: Casual Nights

Anticipated Shift: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Faites progresser votre carrière dans la Région sanitaire de Winnipeg! Notre équipe offre une gamme étendue de services de soins de santé par le biais d’un réseau intégré de sites, de services et d’organismes. Nous sommes unis par un engagement commun en faveur de l’excellence et de l’équité des soins de santé.

TITLE: LICENSED PRATICAL NURSE (LPN)

DEPARTMENT: NURSING

SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Director of Care or Designate

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: HCA’s

EDUCATION

Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing education program required.

EXPERIENCE

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Good physical and mental health. Moderate to heavy physical effort required. Good communication skills are essential.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION/LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

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

LANGUAGE

Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written) required.

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.

Facility/Regional policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.

Manitoba Health Standards for Personal Care Homes.

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 and other legislated acts.

Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.

Principles of delegation.

Ability to work in a computerized environment.

Ability to function in the MDS and Care Organizer programs.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

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.

MAIN FUNCTION

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, as well as the Mission, Vision, and Values. Responsible to meet and maintain the Manitoba Health Standards for Personal Care Homes.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITIES OF POSITION

Resident Care/Clinical Practice

The LPN applies knowledge and judgment to contribute to a resident’s achievement of health care goals. The LPN practices independently within their defined scope of practice. The LPN provides care that is holistic, compassionate, culturally sensitive and respectful of the individuality of the resident and their support system. The LPN is responsible for total resident care but may delegate some aspects of care to other health care team members in a staff mix model. The LPN provides care to residents and families utilizing the nursing process.

This process includes but is not limited to the following:

Assessment

• completes an initial assessment with residents and families including the collection of physical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural and economic data to identify health needs.
• utilizes available data, collected by other members of the health care team, to further identify health needs.
• performs ongoing assessments to identify changes in residents’ health status.

b) Planning

• plans, with residents and families to prioritize care needs based on assessments.
• develops individualized plan of care (including discharge plan), incorporating data from a variety of sources, in collaboration with other members of the health care team.
• participates in the coordinate individualized plan of resident care as required.
• documents individualized plan of resident care and communicates resident information to enable effective implementation of plan.
• identifies learning needs with residents and families.

c) Implementation of Resident Care Plan

• organizes work for the efficient delivery of resident care.
• performs prescribed interventions (tests, medications, treatments) and independent nursing interventions including activities of daily living and basic nursing care safely and effectively.
• delegates care appropriately, based on assessment of resident needs and competence/role of care provider and monitors outcomes of delegated care.
• documents assessments and resident care provided in resident’s chart.

d) Evaluation

• evaluates, with residents and families, the achievement of health goals.
• works with residents, families and other members of the health care team to re-evaluate and modify interventions according to changes in resident’s health status.
• recognizes residents’ and families’ needs requiring intervention by other resources.

Leadership

• accepts responsibility for delegating appropriately and monitors/evaluates delegated activities.
• participates in the coordination of care between members of the health care team to ensure continuity of care.
• works with members of the health care team to facilitate resident flow and work processes.

Communication/Documentation

• communicates and consults with residents, families and other members of the health care team for the delivery of safe effective care.
• communicates/documents accurate observations in a timely manner.
• shares nursing knowledge with residents, families, students and other health care professionals.
• demonstrates an awareness of therapeutic nurse-resident relationships (i.e. maintains professional boundaries and professional communication).
• participates in interdisciplinary team activities e.g. rounds.

Decision Making/Accountability

• uses critical thinking and problem solving skills to make decisions within own scope of practice.
• acknowledges limitations in knowledge, judgment and skills, takes appropriate actions to compensate for limitations (e.g. contacts appropriate health care team member or uses policies and procedures) and functions within those limitations.
• recognizes and reports situations, occurrences, problems or concerns in a timely fashion following appropriate communication channels.
• contributes to the effective use of resources (time, supplies, equipment) in a cost effective manner.
• provides for safety of self and others by adherence to safety guidelines, policies, practices and other applicable legislation.

Professional Responsibilities

• provides care in a professional manner consistent with the Licensed Practical Nurses Act, College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Standards.
• reports unsafe practice,