LPN, Dialysis
Job Summary
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
Are you interested in providing hemodialysis and providing care to those receiving treatment for renal disease? Ready to be part of an integrated health care team that works closely with Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners on an established patient load? Our shift schedule includes no night shifts and Sundays off to enjoy a work/life balance routine. Join our strong established dialysis team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), working in the Stanton Territorial Hospital in Yellowknife, NT.
As an LPN in Dialysis, you will deliver direct patient care and make independent day-to-day decisions regarding individual nursing care plans based on standing orders. You will also assist with the Inpatient or Outpatient Care areas and provide culturally sensitive care to patients living with renal disease and who require hemodialysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides nursing care to patients using a problem-solving approach to facilitate individualized nursing care to patients of the Dialysis Unit
- Facilitates implements and modifies patient and family education/teaching based on the needs of the patient.
- Advocates practice environments that have the organizational and human support systems, and the resource allocations necessary for safe, competent and ethical nursing care.
Key Qualifications and Skills
- Successful completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma
- Hemodialysis training from a hospital approved course
- One year of directly related experience in a healthcare setting
- Knowledge in nephrology (the study of diseases and disorders of the kidney); ability to share this information to both patients and caregivers.
- Knowledge of and an ability to operate, calibrate and clean the dialysis specific tools and machines required during the dialysis of patients (i.e. including but not limited to the dialysis machines, water purification system, artificial kidneys, pumps, etc.).
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.
More Information
Labour Market Supplement
The successful incumbent will receive a $10,000 supplement upon hire and an additional $10,000 supplement after completion of 12 months of continuous employment contingent on remaining employed in an eligible position for a further 12 months. This is a taxable benefit and will be subject to applicable deductions
Shift Work
This position involves a Rotating/Irregular Shift Schedule which may change due to operational requirements.
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Immunization Status
The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.
Registrations
Eligible for current registration/certification with the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut is mandatory for this position.
For more information on health and social services careers and practicing in the Northwest Territories please visit www.practiceNWT.ca
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID #27236
Closing Date: Open till filled
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $45.34 per hour to $54.14 per hour (approximately $88,530 - $105,573.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
Application Assistance
Application Assistance
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