Licensed Practical Nurse - Medicine

gov; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is recruiting an LPN for Medicine at Stanton Territorial Hospital in Yellowknife. You will deliver patient-centered nursing care within an interdisciplinary team, addressing physical, emotional, psychsocial, spiritual, and educational needs while supporting adults with medical conditions such as respiratory or cardiovascular diseases.

In this role you will advocate for safe, competent care, promote patient education, and

Qualifications

• LPN Certificate and a minimum of one year of experience.
• Must be licensed with GNWT Registrar of Professional Licensing.
• Proof of immunization in accordance with public health practices.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certifications including Immunizations, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, CPR, and related training.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care using the nursing process to deliver individualized, holistic care.
• Support patients in achieving optimal health in illness, injury, or end-of-life care.
• Facilitate patient and family teaching related to illness, treatment, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals to coordinate and evaluate patient care plans.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and professional development.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

LPN Certificate

Job description

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

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Medicine at Stanton Territorial Hospital, you'll play a key role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care within a dynamic, interdisciplinary team. You'll support patients' physical, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs while providing high-quality, evidence-based care. In this rewarding position, you'll contribute to the holistic treatment of adult patients experiencing medical conditions such as respiratory, cardiovascular, and organ diseases, helping them achieve recovery with dignity and respect.

The LPN, Medicine supports patients and families through all phases of care, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, while fostering effective communication between patients, families, and other healthcare professionals. This position advocates for safe, competent care, promotes patient education, and contributes to an environment conducive to learning and teamwork.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients using the nursing process to deliver individualized, holistic care.
• Support patients in achieving optimal health in situations of illness, injury, or end-of-life care.
• Facilitate patient and family teaching related to illness, treatment, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals to coordinate and evaluate patient care plans.
• Advocate for ethical practice environments and safe patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, committees, and professional development.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Certificate and a minimum of one (1) year of experience.

Additional Requirements

• Must be licensed with the GNWT Registrar of Professional Licensing.
• Proof of immunization in accordance with public health practices.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certifications including:
  • Immunizations
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • WHMIS
  • CPR and Fire Training
  • IV Therapy for LPNs
  • Gastric Tube Care, Complex Dressings, Basic Medication Administration, and Urinary Catheterization

Position of Trust - Criminal Records Check required

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

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]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.