Licensed Practical Nurse - Long Term Care

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Northwest Territories is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a Long-Term Care Facility in Yellowknife. This role involves supporting residents' daily activities, advocating for their needs, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care. The successful candidate will be registered and have recent long-term care experience, with competitive salary and benefits, including relocation assistance.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Health and dental benefits

Relocation assistance

Pension plan

Annual leave options

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate.
• Recent experience in a long-term care setting.
• Eligible for registration with the CANNN.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities.
• Educate patients on self-care methods.
• Facilitate communication between patients and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Communication

Patient Advocacy

Knowledge of nursing processes

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Long Term Care

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

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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