Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Surgical - Term Full-Time
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Term Full-Time Position - (1.0 FTE)
May 1, 2026 - May 1, 2027
This position is at the L07 level with an hourly pay range of $41.83 - $52.93
(PSAC Bargaining Unit)
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides compassionate, patient-centered care within their scope of practice. They collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver safe and effective nursing care, support patients in achieving optimal health outcomes, and ensure adherence to clinical policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
- Knowledge of established practices and procedures of professional LPN nursing care;
- Ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities is essential;
- Ability to develop and implement nursing care plans and collaborates with the healthcare team in discharge planning;
- Excellent communication skills required;
- Works well independently and within a team;
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills within scope of practice, including clinical judgement, problem solving skills and strong decision-making ability;
- Cross-Cultural awareness;
- Advocacy and assertiveness skills;
- Ability to teach nursing practices and other relevant unit skills;
- Basic keyboarding/computer skills required.
The successful applicant should have certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Yukon Territory through Consumer and Corporate Affairs and current C.P.R. Certification with a minimum of 6 (six) months acute care nursing experience related to assigned department/unit. A Diploma in Practical Nursing from a Canadian Post-Secondary Institute and continuing education in specialty areas (example: Pediatric, Mental Health, Wound Care, Palliative Care In‑services) and Meditech Expanse experience would be considered assets for this position.
Incentives:
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Pension Plan
- Generous Vacation Time
- Relocation Allowance
- On-site Gym
- Free Parking
**Closing Date:**4:00pm April 2, 2026
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About Yukon Hospital Corporation
We are a family of acute care hospitals focused on delivering safe and excellent care to all Yukoners, closer to home, at our facilities in Whitehorse, Dawson City and Watson Lake. Our comprehensive health services set a high standard of care in our territory and are models of care both nationally and internationally. Our community of more than 500 health care providers, professionals and medical staff are passionate about and strive to provide the best care every time.
Whitehorse General Hospital is Yukon's primary acute care centre, providing a full range of care, including 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care, surgical services, cancer care, visiting specialists clinics, therapy and lab services, and advanced diagnostic imaging.
Dawson City Community Hospital and Watson Lake Community Hospital allow many Yukoners to receive care closer to home through access to 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care as well as many lab and diagnostic imaging services.
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Surgical - Term Full-Time
Top Benefits
About the role
Term Full-Time Position - (1.0 FTE)
May 1, 2026 - May 1, 2027
This position is at the L07 level with an hourly pay range of $41.83 - $52.93
(PSAC Bargaining Unit)
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides compassionate, patient-centered care within their scope of practice. They collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver safe and effective nursing care, support patients in achieving optimal health outcomes, and ensure adherence to clinical policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
- Knowledge of established practices and procedures of professional LPN nursing care;
- Ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities is essential;
- Ability to develop and implement nursing care plans and collaborates with the healthcare team in discharge planning;
- Excellent communication skills required;
- Works well independently and within a team;
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills within scope of practice, including clinical judgement, problem solving skills and strong decision-making ability;
- Cross-Cultural awareness;
- Advocacy and assertiveness skills;
- Ability to teach nursing practices and other relevant unit skills;
- Basic keyboarding/computer skills required.
The successful applicant should have certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Yukon Territory through Consumer and Corporate Affairs and current C.P.R. Certification with a minimum of 6 (six) months acute care nursing experience related to assigned department/unit. A Diploma in Practical Nursing from a Canadian Post-Secondary Institute and continuing education in specialty areas (example: Pediatric, Mental Health, Wound Care, Palliative Care In‑services) and Meditech Expanse experience would be considered assets for this position.
Incentives:
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Pension Plan
- Generous Vacation Time
- Relocation Allowance
- On-site Gym
- Free Parking
**Closing Date:**4:00pm April 2, 2026
Not the right fit? Search for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Whitehorse, YT
About Yukon Hospital Corporation
We are a family of acute care hospitals focused on delivering safe and excellent care to all Yukoners, closer to home, at our facilities in Whitehorse, Dawson City and Watson Lake. Our comprehensive health services set a high standard of care in our territory and are models of care both nationally and internationally. Our community of more than 500 health care providers, professionals and medical staff are passionate about and strive to provide the best care every time.
Whitehorse General Hospital is Yukon's primary acute care centre, providing a full range of care, including 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care, surgical services, cancer care, visiting specialists clinics, therapy and lab services, and advanced diagnostic imaging.
Dawson City Community Hospital and Watson Lake Community Hospital allow many Yukoners to receive care closer to home through access to 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care as well as many lab and diagnostic imaging services.