Licensed Practical Nurse, Home and Community Care - One; Term

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse, Home and Community Care - One (1) Year Term
Location: Whatì

Licensed Practical Nurse, Home and Community Care - One (1) Year Term  The Tlicho Community Services Agency is a unique organization responsible for the delivery of education, health and social services within the Tlicho region. The Tlicho Community Services Agency's vision 'Strong Like Two People' is a metaphor for the desire by community leadership to build an organization, and create programs and services that recognize the strength and importance of two cultures.
Job Information  Located in Whati, the Licensed Practical Nurse, Home & Community Care is based at the Therese Jeremick'ca Nàèd
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Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive nursing care in the community setting.
Participate in the ongoing development, delivery, evaluation and improvement of Home and Community Care programs and services.
Perform administrative functions that contribute to the effective functioning of the Home and Community Care Program.
Key Qualifications
A Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate with at least two (2) years of recent, acute care LPN nursing experience in a medical, surgical, home care, or community health environment.
Must be registered as a Licensed Practical Nurse with CANNN.
Must have valid Class 5 driver's license.

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