Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Surgical - Regular Part-Time

Yukon Hospital • Whitehorse, YT

3d • CA$42 - CA$53 • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides compassionate, patient-centered care within their scope of practice. They collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver safe and effective nursing care, support patients in achieving optimal health outcomes, and ensure adherence to clinical policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Yukon Territory through Consumer and Corporate Affairs.
• Current C.P.R. Certification.
• Minimum of 6 months acute care nursing experience related to assigned department/unit.
• Knowledge of established practices and procedures of professional LPN nursing care.
• Ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills within scope of practice, including clinical judgement, problem solving skills and strong decision-making ability.
• Cross-Cultural awareness.
• Advocacy and assertiveness skills.
• Basic keyboarding/computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Diploma in Practical Nursing from a Canadian Post-Secondary Institute.
• Continuing education in specialty areas (e.g., Pediatric, Mental Health, Wound Care, Palliative Care In-services).
• Meditech Expanse experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care within their scope of practice.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver safe and effective nursing care.
• Support patients in achieving optimal health outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to clinical policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team in discharge planning.
• Teach nursing practices and other relevant unit skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Pension Plan
• Generous Vacation Time
• Relocation Allowance
• On-site Gym
• Free Parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree