Licensed Practical Nurse, Primary Care
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 a wide range of primary health care services? Ready to be a member of an integrated health care team and work collaboratively with Public Health, Homecare and other members of the integrated health care teams. Join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse, where majority of services take place located in Yellowknife, NT.
Key Responsibilities
-Provides nursing support to the practitioners in the clinic, including direct nursing care before and after procedures being performed,
-Facilitate, support and promote, a culture of teamwork
- Facilitate, implement and modifies patient and family educational/teaching based on the needs of the patient in conjunction with members of the Integrated Care Team.
Key Qualifications
-A Practical Nursing Diploma from a Licensed Practical Nursing Program
-Medication Administration course or certificate
-Experience working in an interdisciplinary model
-Understanding of, and an ability to apply, the nursing processes (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) within the LPN scope of practice.
-Expertise to provide training, advice and assessment using specialized equipment, medications, tools, and techniques.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
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
jobsyk@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
Term Position
This job opening is for a one (1) year term.
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 College of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CNNN) 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 # 28199
Closing Date: August 28, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $45.34 per hour to $54.15 per hour (approximately $88,413 - $105,593) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
Application Assistance
Application Assistance
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