Licensed Practical Nurse - Special Clinics

Government of Northwest Territories; Inuvik; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health and social services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for Special Clinics. This role involves assessing and implementing client care while working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure clients receive respectful and organized services. Candidates should possess a valid NWT license and have at least three years of experience in a full scope of practice. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the community while enjoying the benefits of working in Canada's North.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid NWT license as an LPN.
• 3 years of experience with full scope of practice including medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Assess, implement, and evaluate client care as part of the health care team.
• Act as a liaison between clients and practitioners.

Skills

Nursing Practices

Client Assessment

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Medical Equipment Usage

Organizational Skills

Education

Valid NWT License as LPN

3 Years Experience in Full Scope of Practice

Tools

Blood Glucose Machines

Oximeters

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Special Clinics

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

Reporting to the Regional Manager of Primary Care, and as part of the Primary and Specialty health care team, the LPN Special Clinics assesses implements and evaluates client care. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Special Clinics acts as a liaison between clients and practitioners, and works closely with the Medical Clinic Assistants to ensure clients are treated with respect and dignity while receiving services in an organized, efficient, professional and confidential manner.

The LPN Special Clinics carries out the responsibilities of the job in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority and within established LPN scope of practice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and ability to apply the nursing practices and processes within the LPN scope of practice.
• Ability to assess and facilitate learning needs of the client as pertaining to the applicable disease, treatment and preventative health care needed.
• Ability to work in an integrated, multidisciplinary primary and specialty care setting.
• Ability to use standard medical equipment, including, but not limited to: blood glucose machines, suction tubes, sharps, oximeters, etc.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate own beliefs and behaviors with regard to prejudice and personal biases and change behavior as needed.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and multitask while paying close attention to detail.

Typically the above qualifications would be attained by:

• Valid NWT license as LPN.
• 3 years' experience with a full scope of practice, including medication administration.
• Experience in medical/surgical practice considered an asset.
• Within NTHSSA, LPNs must be registered with the Government of the Northwest Territories - Department of Health and Social Services.

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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