Licensed Practical Nurse

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Government of Yukon - Health & Social Services - Continuing Care in Whitehorse seeks one-year Reinforcement LPN positions. These are full-time auxiliary-on-call roles with guaranteed hours, leave, and benefits.

Preference given to current Yukon Government LPN staff. This posting may create a 12-month eligibility list for similar roles and may support anticipatory full-time permanent placements.

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Yukon.
• Recent knowledge of nursing theory and techniques.
• Experience with medication administration in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered care and support wellbeing.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and training to team members.
• Communicate effectively, organize care delivery, and maintain quality care.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse

Medication administration

Leadership

Communication

Education

LPN Certification

Registration in Yukon

Job description

Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Continuing Care

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Auxiliary Reinforcements

End Date

15 December 2027

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

NU12

$89,680.00 - $103,885.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

As Per Rotation

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference .

Job Summary and Requirements

This posting is for multiple one-year full-time Reinforcement positions. These are Auxiliary-On-Call roles that provide guaranteed full-time hours, along with associated leave and benefits.

Preference will be given to existing Yukon Government LicensedPractical Nurseauxiliary-on-call employees.

This posting will also be used forAnticipatory full-time permanent positions. It will establish a12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon .

Our philosophy

Our philosophy of care is “Every action and decisionperformed 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.”

Long Term Care

provide resident centered 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 LicensedPractical Nurseuses evidence-based practices, partnerships and innovation.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

We believe that nurses play a critical role in our health care system, and we offer a signing bonus of *$4,500 forLicensedPractical Nursewith a required 12-month service agreement.

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, yourachievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

Important application and job requirements

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

• Eligible for registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Recently applied knowledge of nursing theory, practices & techniques
• Recently applied knowledge and experience in medication administration in a clinical setting

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• 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

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

TB screening, RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check, CPR Level C with AED, WHMIS 2015, and Yukon LPN registrationwith Medication Administration upon hire.

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

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