Community Health Licensed Practical Nurse

Government of Northwest Territories; Behchokǫ̀; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Behchokǫ̀ seeks a Community Health Licensed Practical Nurse to provide core health services to the community. The successful candidate will deliver programs focused on wellness for residents, including clinics and emergency care. Applicants must hold a Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma and have at least 2 years of recent nursing experience. This position offers an opportunity to work in a unique northern health setting.

Qualifications

• 2 years recent nursing experience in an acute care setting or within a northern health center.

Responsibilities

• Deliver core community health services to residents.
• Provide programs designed to promote community health and wellness.
• Participate in Well-Child/Adult clinics, prenatal clinics, and emergency care.

Skills

Non-emergency medical care

Chronic disease management

Immunization programs

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma

Job description

Community Health Licensed Practical Nurse

The Tlicho Community Services Agency is a unique organization responsible for the delivery of education, health and social services within the Tlicho region. The Tlicho Community Services Agency's vision 'Strong Like Two People' is a metaphor for the desire by community leadership to build an organization, and create programs and services that recognize the strength and importance of two cultures.

Job Information

Located within the Community Health Centre and reporting directly to the Nurse in Charge (NIC), the Community Health Licensed Practical Nurse (CHLPN), delivers core community health services to residents in Behchok¿. The Health Centre is the sole health facility in the community.

Community Health Services include providing non-emergency medical care; delivering core community health programs designed to promote community health and wellness (i.e. including but not limited to Well-Child/Adult clinics, pre and post-natal clinics, school health program, chronic disease clinic, immunization programs, communicable disease surveillance, sick clinic, emergency care and Home Care/Support Services).

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
This level of knowledge is commonly acquired through the successful completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma, 2 years recent nursing experience in an acute care setting or within a northern health center.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

• Health Recruitment
• Department of Finance
• Government of the Northwest Territories
• YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
• BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
• Tel [phone] Extension 14106
• Fax[phone]
• [e-mail]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.