Licensed Practical Nurse

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Northwest Territories is seeking a passionate Licensed Practical Nurse for a Long-Term Care Facility in Yellowknife. This role emphasizes community wellness and involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team to support residents' needs. An ideal candidate will have a Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate, relevant experience, and a commitment to advocacy and education in healthcare.

Benefits

Generous benefits package, including pension plan

Relocation assistance if needed

Health and dental benefits

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a long-term care setting required.
• Eligible for registration with CANNN before starting work.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities.
• Educate patients and families on self-care methods.
• Apply knowledge in biological, physical and behavioral sciences.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Community wellness

Interpersonal communication

Nursing process application

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate

Job description

Department Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

Are you a dedicated healthcare professional passionate about community wellness? We're seeking an enthusiastic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Long-Term Care Facility located in Yellowknife. Here you will support residents by assisting with daily living activities. You will work closely with the Resident Care Aids and other multidisciplinary team professionals to ensure all resident care requirements are carried out.

In this position you will act as a resident's advocate and facilitate communication between patient, family, Clinical Care Coordinator and other health-care professionals resulting in a holistic approach that best meet the needs of the residents.

This position may require the incumbent to work shift work, including days, evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

- Knowledge of and the ability to apply the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) and practice to ensure that the patients/ residents' physical, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, educational and daily living needs are met.

- Educate patients/residents and their families (where applicable) on appropriate self-care methods and techniques.

- Knowledge in biological, physical and behavioral sciences in order to recognize, interpret and prioritize findings and determine and implement a plan of action based on accepted standards of practice.

- Knowledge of, and an ability to network resources within and outside the NTHSSA (i.e. Social Services, Public Health, medevac teams, etc.) in order to ensure support of patients/residents and their families.

Key Qualifications and Skills

- Successful completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate

- Recent experience within a long-term care setting

Additional Requirements:

- Must be eligible for registration with the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) as a Licensed Practical Nurse and be registered before the start of work.

We offer a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, including a benefit pension plan, annual leave including the option for deferred leave, and health/dental benefits. We also provide relocation assistance, if needed, to the successful candidate.

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]

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