Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - One (1) Year Term

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

The Long Term Care Facility in Behchoko is an 18 bed territorial facility. The residents live within the home environment of the Jimmy Erasmus Senior's Home and are experiencing a chronic illness or disability that has resulted in physical frailty and/or cognitive impairment that requires 24-hour care. Residents within the facility are visited regularly by a Nurse Practitioner or Physician.

The LPN makes day-to-day decisions regarding resident care based on delegated medical orders and consults with the Nurse in Charge, Long Term Care and/or the Nurse on Call as required. The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for: ensuring all resident care requirements are carried out and met in a safe, timely and effective manner. This position liaises closely with Resident Care Aides, Recreation Therapy, Day Program Coordinator, & Dietary/Housekeeping departments and other medical professionals.

Key Responsibilities





- Under the direction of the Nurse in Charge, Long Term Care the LPN will provide nursing care to residents to achieve health, security, and independence as defined by the resident.
- Ensure safe medication supply, administration, storage, recording and evaluation.
- Ensure/monitor document medications including effects, side effects, and/or reactions.
- Log all incidents such as conflicts, concerns and stress experienced by residents
- Promote and ensure adherence to principles of quality service.
- The LPN promotes cultural safety for residents and team members.

Key Qualifications

- Graduation from a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing Program.
- Completion of a pharmacology course which includes medication administration.
- Current BCLS

The GNWT offers a market-competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance.

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

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

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