Licensed Practical Nurse

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Whitehorse, Yukon is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses for full-time auxiliary-on-call positions. This role focuses on providing resident-centred care in long-term care facilities, ensuring dignity and well-being for all residents. Applicants must be eligible for registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse and possess relevant nursing knowledge and skills. This position offers a signing bonus, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment with robust benefits.

Benefits

Signing bonus of $4,500

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Recent application of nursing theory, practices & techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centred care that creates a feeling of home.
• Use evidence-based practices to support residents' needs.

Skills

Professional care for residents

Leadership and coaching

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Relationship building

Conflict management skills

Education

Eligible for registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Our philosophy

Our philosophy of care is “Every action and decision performed by this position is founded on respect for the residents, for the promotion of their dignity, individual freedom, choice and lifestyle, and meaningful quality living.”

Our facilities include:

• Whistle Bend
• Copper Ridge
• Thomson Centre

This posting is for multiple full-time Reinforcement positions, which are auxiliary-on-call positions with guaranteed full-time hours of work and associated leave and benefits

This posting will also be used for anticipatory full-time permanent positions and will establish a 12‑month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

Preference will be given to existing Yukon Government Licensed Practical Nurse auxiliary-on-call employees.

Your role

Licensed Practical Nurse – Long Term Care – Whitehorse, Yukon.
Long Term Care provide resident centred care in a way that creates a feeling of home and belonging for all who live in Yukon Continuing Care facilities through responsiveness to the uniqueness of each Resident. The Licensed Practical Nurse uses evidence‑based practices, partnerships and innovation.

Your benefits

• Government of Yukon’s many benefits
• We believe that nurses play a critical role in our health care system, and we offer a signing bonus of $4,500 for Licensed Practical Nurse with a required 12‑month service agreement.

How to apply

• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Patricia Labuguen, HR Consultant at 867‑332‑1467 or [e-mail]
• Please do not email resume to email addresses above; resumes may only be accepted through E‑Recruitment

Important application and job requirements

Essential qualifications

• Eligible for registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Recently applied knowledge of nursing theory, practices & techniques

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

• Ability to provide professional care for residents by promoting their physical, emotional and spiritual well‑being
• Ability to provide leadership, coaching and training to members of the team
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent critical thinking, relationship building and conflict management skills
• Ability to operate across multiple levels of care and within a transdisciplinary environment

Conditions of employment

TB screening, Vulnerable Sector RCMP security clearance, CPR Level C, WHIMIS 2015, and Yukon LPN registration with Medication Administration upon hire.

Job requirements

• Shift work, exposure to plants and/or flowers and/or second‑hand smoke when supervising residents/clients, exposure to animals, heavy lifting 50 lbs and over, bending, and exposure to latex products.

Learn more

For help on creating your E‑recruitment profile, email E‑[e-mail] or phone 867‑667‑9453.