Relief Licensed Practical Nurse
Top Benefits
About the role
Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Fort Simpson, NWT
Department Information
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
Home to about 1,200 residents, Fort Simpson is the hub of the Dehcho, the gateway to Nahanni National Park Reserve, the only ¿village¿ in the NWT, and a cradle of Indigenous culture and tradition. Fort Simpson can also be reached via a scenic drive from Fort Nelson, British Columbia on the Liard Trail Highway (watch out for bison!), or a drive from High Level, Alberta, skirting the Mackenzie River.
Located in the Elder's Care Home (ECH) in Fort Simpson and reporting directly to the Nurse in Charge (NIC), the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides practical nursing care to long-term and respite residents. The LPN will assist residents with all activities of daily living to achieve their optimum level of health. In addition, you will assist the NIC with the day-to-day administration and clerical functioning of the ECH.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities include, but are not limited to:
- Knowledge of and an ability to apply the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) and practice to ensure that the patients/residents' physical, emotional, psycho-social, spiritual, educational and daily living needs are met.
- An ability to educate residents and their families (where applicable) on appropriate self-care methods and techniques.
- An ability to operate and/ or use standard medical equipment (such as but not limited to thermometers, NG tubes, sphygmomanometer, blood glucose monitors, Kangaroo pumps, suction tubes, etc.)
- The incumbent must be aware of the importance of confidentiality and be able to keep personal and medical information private and confidential at all times.
- Knowledge of local culture, traditions and language.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
- The completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing Certification AND Two (2) years of recent experience in a long-term care setting.
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 (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
hlthss_recruitment@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.
Relief Licensed Practical Nurse
Top Benefits
About the role
Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Fort Simpson, NWT
Department Information
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
Home to about 1,200 residents, Fort Simpson is the hub of the Dehcho, the gateway to Nahanni National Park Reserve, the only ¿village¿ in the NWT, and a cradle of Indigenous culture and tradition. Fort Simpson can also be reached via a scenic drive from Fort Nelson, British Columbia on the Liard Trail Highway (watch out for bison!), or a drive from High Level, Alberta, skirting the Mackenzie River.
Located in the Elder's Care Home (ECH) in Fort Simpson and reporting directly to the Nurse in Charge (NIC), the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides practical nursing care to long-term and respite residents. The LPN will assist residents with all activities of daily living to achieve their optimum level of health. In addition, you will assist the NIC with the day-to-day administration and clerical functioning of the ECH.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities include, but are not limited to:
- Knowledge of and an ability to apply the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) and practice to ensure that the patients/residents' physical, emotional, psycho-social, spiritual, educational and daily living needs are met.
- An ability to educate residents and their families (where applicable) on appropriate self-care methods and techniques.
- An ability to operate and/ or use standard medical equipment (such as but not limited to thermometers, NG tubes, sphygmomanometer, blood glucose monitors, Kangaroo pumps, suction tubes, etc.)
- The incumbent must be aware of the importance of confidentiality and be able to keep personal and medical information private and confidential at all times.
- Knowledge of local culture, traditions and language.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
- The completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing Certification AND Two (2) years of recent experience in a long-term care setting.
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 (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
hlthss_recruitment@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.