Licensed Practical Nurse, Home and Community Care - One (1) Year Term
Job Summary
Department Information
The Tlicho Community Services Agency is a unique organization responsible for the delivery of education, health and social services within the Tlicho region. The Tlicho Community Services Agency's vision 'Strong Like Two People' is a metaphor for the desire by community leadership to build an organization, and create programs and services that recognize the strength and importance of two cultures.
Job Information
Located in Whati, the Licensed Practical Nurse, Home & Community Care is based at the Therese Jeremick'ca Nàèd¿ K'èez¿¿ Ko ¿¿ (Health Center) and reports to the Nurse in Charge, Home and Community Care (NIC-HCC) in Behchoko. The aim of this position is to protect and restore the health of community members living at home with chronic illness; to provide wound care; to provide short-term post- surgical/hospital care; to support frail elders living at home as well as their informal caregivers: to provide palliative care and to coordinate appropriate community-based services for clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care in the community setting.
- Participate in the ongoing development, delivery, evaluation and improvement of Home and Community Care programs and services.
- Perform administrative functions that contribute to the effective functioning of the Home and Community Care Program.
Key Qualifications
- A Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate with at least two (2) years of recent, acute care LPN nursing experience in a medical, surgical, home care, or community health environment.
- Must be registered as a Licensed Practical Nurse with CANNN.
- Must have valid Class 5 driver's license.
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
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 criminal record 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 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
Driver's License Requirement
A mandatory requirement for this position is a valid Class 5 Driver's License
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 # 28487
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Salary Information
The salary for this position starts at $45.34 per hour (approximately $88,413 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $15,469.
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