Lpn, Home Care - Gimli, Canada - Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

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Gimli, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

GENERAL

Description:

LPN, Home Care
Competition #:
GIM HC 1028/23C
Posting Date:
08/01/2023
Status:
Active
Type:
External
DESCRIPTION

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Our Vision

We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.

Our Mission

We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.

Our Values
Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service

LPN, Home Care

Gimli Home Care LPN_99

Closing Date:

Facility / Site:

Gimli Community Health Office

Posting Type:

Casual Relief

Position Type:

Casual

Hours of Work:

Days Weekends

Term Dates:

FTE:

Union Group:

Wage / Salary:

As per applicable collective agreement
Position Summary:Under the direction of the Home Care Nursing Supervisor, the Licensed Practical Nurse
Home Care functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team. The Licensed Practical Nurse
Home Care administers those functions/ activities as assigned to them by the Home Care Case Coordinator. The Licensed Practical Nurse
Home Care works with the team to promote an integrated, holistic health service that is responsive to the needs of the residents/ staff of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority. The incumbent will exercise professional judgment in the completion of their duties and action to be taken on unusual day to day matters. The position of Licensed Practical Nurse
Home Care functions in a manner that is consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake
Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

Licensed Practical Nurse with additional education or preparation applicable to the position
Currently registered and a member in good standing with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba
IV Therapy course
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Successful completion of Wound Care Level 1 & 2 required
Minimum one (1) year of nursing experience preferably in a Home Care setting
Must possess a valid Manitoba driver's license and have access to a reliable personal vehicle as travel throughout the region is required
Work schedule to include weekends and evenings as required
Ability to work independently; to work alone and to work in isolated areas
Demonstrated ability to function independently, prioritize and organize assignments and meet deadlines in an efficient manner
Demonstrated ability to function within the professional code of ethics, professional standards and legislative requirements of the profession
Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that supports quality services/ quality improvement and staff empowerment
Demonstrated ability to use an analytical and inquiring approach to problemsolving
Basic introductory computer skills would be an asset
Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality
Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the position.
Completes and maintains a satisfactory preemployment security check.
Satisfactory employment record.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset.

Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.