Licensed Practical Nurse , Integrated Care Team Jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Job Summary And Requirements
This posting
This posting is to fill (1) permanent position with Continuing Care at Alexander McDonald Lodge in Dawson City working 12-hour shift rotations including day and night shifts. It will also be used to establish a 12‑month eligibility list, which may be used to fill future term and permanent vacancies.
The position is based in Dawson City , a vibrant and diverse northern community in the Yukon .
About Us
The Government of Yukon’s Continuing Care division is recognized for its high standards, delivering quality care to residents and supporting a healthy workplace for staff. Yukon’s long‑term care homes are ranked among the best in Canada, including a recent National Institute on Aging report.
Every action and decision is guided by Continuing Care’s Vision: ‘Exceptional care, honoring your culture and traditions”, Mission: “Together, we offer person-centered care that nurtures well-being” and Values: “Connectedness, Dignity, Equity, Integrity and Respect”.
Alexander McDonald Lodge (AML) in Dawson City, YT is a 15-bed long-term care home that provides person-centered care to individuals who need varying levels of intermediate care support with daily living activities. Through responsiveness to each resident’s uniqueness, the Lodge creates a feeling of home and belonging for all who live there.
Check out the care home: Alexander McDonald Lodge
Who We Are Looking For
If you are a Licensed Practical Nurse who thrives in a team‑focused environment and uses evidence‑based practices to support the health and wellbeing of residents, we invite you to join Continuing Care. This role offers a diverse and rewarding work experience in a setting that is both challenging and fulfilling.
For more information about this job, or Dawson City, please contact KD Braden, Resident Care Manager, Alexander McDonald Lodge at KD.Braden@yukon.ca
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Pat Labuguen, HR Consultant at Patricia.Labuguen@yukon.ca
Your Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
Government of Yukon’s many benefits
Federal government recently announced the expansion of its student loan repayment program
Link: Canada Student Loan Forgiveness - Canada.ca
We believe that nurses play a critical role in our health care system, and we offer a signing bonus of *$4,500 for Licensed Practical Nurse with a required 12-month service agreement.
Your career, your home, your lifestyle
We are the Yukon Public Service. Everyday we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural and recreational amenities, all set up in a spectacular natural environment.
As a part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities in the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.
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Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.
Eligible for registration as a licensed practical nurse in Canada
Considerable experience providing nursing care in a clinical setting Recent applied knowledge of nursing theory, practices and techniques Recent applied knowledge and experience in medication administration in a clinical setting
Desired Skills And Suitability
If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:
Ability to provide professional care for residents by promoting their physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing Ability to provide leadership and coaching to members of the team Effective oral and written communication skills Excellent organization skills Excellent critical thinking, relationship building, and conflict management skills and Ability to operate across multiple levels of care and within a interdisciplinary environment.
Conditions Of Employment
TB screening, RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check WHMIS 2015 CPR Level C with AED Yukon LPN registration with Medication Administration upon hire
Job Requirements
Shift work
Heavy lifting (50lbs and over), standing, bending, reaching Exposure to infectious agents requiring adherence to infection prevention and control practices Exposure to latex products Exposure to second hand smoke Potential exposure to animals (pet therapy program).
Learn more
For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453.
Eligibility List
12 months
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About Government of Yukon
The Yukon public service offers a diversity of career options in a stable work environment. As a Yukon government public servant, you have access to on-the-job learning, leadership courses, interdepartmental training and tuition reimbursement, and the daily opportunity to direct your career path.
As Yukon government public servants, we are able to make a genuine difference in our communities. Every day, we work closely with both the people we serve and with the decision-makers who guide the policies that affect our lives. A career with us allows you to be a part of that process and watch the results of your work come to life in the real world.
Our employment equity policy affirms equal access for women, aboriginal people and people with disabilities to government jobs.
The Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada since 2014. This is due to the benefits, leave options and opportunities for training and career development.