Licensed Practical Nurse - Long Term Care
Top Benefits
About the role
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
Key Responsibilities
- The LPN, LTC must have knowledge of and an ability to apply the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation) and practice to ensure that the patients/residents' physical, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, educational and daily living (ADL) needs are met.
- An ability to educate residents and their families (where applicable) on appropriate self- care methods and techniques
Demonstrate knowledge and ability to research, assess appropriateness, identify risk factors and contra-indicators, safely calculate, prepare and administer medications including, all routes of administration - Knowledge and ability to accept, process and initiate medication and other Dr's orders in a safe and competent manner according to NTHSSA Policy
- Basic knowledge of biological, physical and behavioral sciences in order to recognize interpret and prioritize findings and determine and implement a plan of action based on acceptance standards of practice.
Key Qualifications
- Completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate
- Two years 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.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Long Term Care
Top Benefits
About the role
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
Key Responsibilities
- The LPN, LTC must have knowledge of and an ability to apply the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation) and practice to ensure that the patients/residents' physical, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, educational and daily living (ADL) needs are met.
- An ability to educate residents and their families (where applicable) on appropriate self- care methods and techniques
Demonstrate knowledge and ability to research, assess appropriateness, identify risk factors and contra-indicators, safely calculate, prepare and administer medications including, all routes of administration - Knowledge and ability to accept, process and initiate medication and other Dr's orders in a safe and competent manner according to NTHSSA Policy
- Basic knowledge of biological, physical and behavioral sciences in order to recognize interpret and prioritize findings and determine and implement a plan of action based on acceptance standards of practice.
Key Qualifications
- Completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate
- Two years 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.