Located within the Community Health Centre and reporting directly to the Nurse in Charge (NIC), the Community Health Licensed Practical Nurse (CHLPN), delivers core community health services to residents in Behchoko.

The Health Centre is the sole health facility in the community.

Community Health Services include providing non-emergency medical care; delivering core community health programs designed to promote community health and wellness (i.e. including but not limited to Well-Child/Adult clinics, pre and post-natal clinics, school health program, chronic disease clinic, immunization programs, communicable disease surveillance, sick clinic, emergency care and Home Care/Support Services).

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: This level of knowledge is commonly acquired through the successful completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma, 2 years recent nursing experience in an acute care setting or within a northern health center. GNWT Inquiries 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 1 year term position.

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 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 # 28404 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 $5,536.

Application Assistance For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit:

📌 Community Health Licensed Practical Nurse (Behchokǫ̀)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Behchokǫ̀