Licensed Practical Nurse - Medicine

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel  Extension 14106
Fax

Note:

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