Licensed Practical Nurse – Communicable Disease
Government of Northwest Territories, Department of Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority, based in Tuktoyaktuk is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Licensed Practical Nurse – Communicable Disease – South. Government of Northwest Territories, Department of Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority 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. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Government of Northwest Territories
Position: Licensed Practical Nurse – Communicable Disease – South
Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority
No of Vacancies: 5
Salary: $9,775 – $95,277
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary
Job ID: 24132
Location: Tuktoyaktuk
Closing Date: Open until filled
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completed a recognized Licensed Practical Nurse program
Experience: Candidates should have accumulated two (2) years of experience within a full scope of practice, including medication and vaccination administration
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be individuals with the ability to provide vaccinations according to the Northwest Territories Immunization Schedule and the Canadian Immunization Schedule, and they should have successfully completed the Education Program for Immunization Competencies (EPIC)
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should be individuals with knowledge and the ability to apply nursing practices and processes within the LPN scope of practice
- The candidates should be individuals with the ability to assess and facilitate learning needs of the client as pertaining to applicable vaccinations, communicable diseases, treatments, and/or prevention and health protection
- The candidates should be individuals with the ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace
- The candidates should be individuals with organizational capacity to plan, implement, and evaluate multiple assessments, projects, and meet deadlines at the individual, group, and community levels
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to report directly to the Regional Manager of Primary Care in Inuvik
- The candidates should be able to provide services and culturally sensitive care to people in the remote communities of Aklavik, Fort McPherson, Tsiigehtchic, and Tuktoyaktuk
- The candidates should be able to travel between Aklavik, Fort McPherson, Tsiigehtchic, and Tuktoyaktuk, which may involve travel by road and/or small aircraft in a variety of weather conditions
- The candidates should be able to work in outdoor winter conditions and be required to load and unload equipment
- The candidates should be able to handle situations where hotel accommodations are not available in all locations, which may necessitate sleeping in temporary accommodation locations
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!