Located in What¿¿, 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 Behchok¿.

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 workplace.

Must be registered as a Licensed Practical Nurse with CANNN.

Must have valid Class 5 driver¿s license. GNWT Inquiries Inquiries Only: 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 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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📌 Licensed Practical Nurse, Home and Community Care - One (1) Year Term (Whati)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
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