Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Surgical - Regular Part-Time

Yukon Hospital Corporation; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 58,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Yukon Hospital Corporation is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for Medical Surgical at Whitehorse General Hospital on a Regular Part-Time basis (0.75 FTE). The role is on-site with a pay range of $41.83–$52.93 per hour.

The LPN will provide patient-centered care within their scope, collaborate with the healthcare team, and adhere to clinical policies and regulatory standards. Certification as an LPN in the Yukon and current CPR are required, with acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Certification as Licensed Practical Nurse in Yukon Territory
• Current CPR Certification
• Minimum 6 months acute care nursing experience related to assigned department/unit
• Diploma in Practical Nursing from a Canadian Post-Secondary Institute
• Continuing education in specialty areas (e.g., Pediatric, Mental Health, Wound Care)
• Meditech Expanse experience would be considered assets

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care within their scope of practice.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver safe nursing care and support patient outcomes.
• Adhere to clinical policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in discharge planning and care planning with the team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Advocacy

Teaching nursing practices

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Continuing education in specialty areas

LPN certification in Yukon

Tools

Meditech Expanse

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Surgical - Regular Part-Time

Job Category: Combined Med/Surg

Requisition Number: LICEN002965

• Posted : August 19, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Whitehorse General Hospital
5 Hospital Road
Whitehorse, YT Y1A3H7, CAN

Description

Regular Part-Time Position - (0.75 FTE)

This position is at the L07 level with an hourly pay range of $41.83 - $52.93

(PSAC Bargaining Unit)

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides compassionate, patient-centered care within their scope of practice. They collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver safe and effective nursing care, support patients in achieving optimal health outcomes, and ensure adherence to clinical policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Knowledge of established practices and procedures of professional LPN nursing care;
• Ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities is essential;
• Ability to develop and implement nursing care plans and collaborates with the healthcare team in discharge planning;
• Works well independently and within a team;
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills within scope of practice, including clinical judgement, problem solving skills and strong decision-making ability;
• Advocacy and assertiveness skills;
• Ability to teach nursing practices and other relevant unit skills;

The successful applicant should have certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Yukon Territory through Consumer and Corporate Affairs and current C.P.R. Certification with a minimum of 6 (six) months acute care nursing experience related to assigned department/unit. A Diploma in Practical Nursing from a Canadian Post-Secondary Institute and continuing education in specialty areas (example: Pediatric, Mental Health, Wound Care, Palliative Care In‑services) and Meditech Expanse experience would be considered assets for this position.