Licensed Practical Nurse, Operating Room-PARR

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health authority as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Operating Room. This role offers the opportunity to provide exceptional patient care in a dynamic environment, ensuring that surgical patients receive comprehensive support throughout their perioperative journey. With a focus on compassionate care and effective communication, you will play a vital role in the surgical team, advocating for patients and enhancing their recovery experience. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients in a welcoming community.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Pension Plan

Annual Leave

Relocation Assistance

Health/Dental Benefits

Qualifications

• Completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma is required.
• Two years of recent experience in an operating room setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient patient care in the Operating Room and Post Anesthesia Recovery Room.
• Act as a patient advocate and facilitate communication between patients and the surgical team.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Effective Communication

Compassionate Care

Perioperative Care

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma

Operating Room Specific Training

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse, Operating Room-PARR

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 passionate about providing exceptional nursing care within your scope and advocating for patients? Are you motivated and innovative in your continuing education and practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse? Join our Patient Care team at Stanton Territorial Hospital!

The Licensed Practical Nurse, Operating Room - Post Anesthesia Recovery Room (LPN) provides safe, efficient, and competent patient care assistance in the Operating Room (OR) and Post Anesthesia Recovery Room (PARR). You will ensure that the surgical patient's needs are met throughout the perioperative experience, including preoperative assessment and teaching, intraoperative and postoperative care.

The position includes roles of scrub nurse and post-anesthesia recovery room nurse. As the LPN, you may scrub in and assist the surgeon with procedures by preparing and passing instruments. You will receive patients in the recovery room and monitor their status until they are ready for discharge. You will act as a patient advocate and facilitate communication between the patient, surgical team, and Stanton Territorial Hospital, fostering a holistic approach to care planning, organization, teaching, and relationship development.

You must demonstrate compassionate care and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Maintaining current knowledge through ongoing education and competency in perioperative practice is essential. You may make independent decisions regarding nursing care plans based on verified medical orders from a Registered Nurse. The LPN works Monday to Friday and is on call on a rotating basis for emergency procedures.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• The successful completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma
• Completion of an Operating Room (OR) specific training program (3 to 6 months)
• Two (2) years of recent experience in an operating room setting

Note: No combinations will be considered except: with ten (10) or more years of OR experience, where OR-specific training is not required.

The salary range is from $47.40 to $56.61 per hour (approximately $92,430 - $110,390), plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including pension, annual leave with deferred leave options, health/dental benefits, and relocation assistance if needed.

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]
Email: [e-mail]

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