Job Information

Join Our Team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Primary Care

Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse looking to make a meaningful impact? Join the Fort Smith Primary Care Clinic and play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Working alongside an interdisciplinary team, you will provide direct nursing care, support health promotion and education, and help improve the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities in the Northwest Territories.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide direct patient care and clinical support in a busy primary care setting.
- Perform assessments, vital signs, treatments, and nursing procedures within scope of practice.
- Assist physicians and nurse practitioners with examinations and minor procedures.
- Coordinate patient follow-up care, referrals, and Telehealth appointments.
- Deliver health education and promote wellness and disease prevention.
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient safety and confidentiality standards.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to deliver seamless, client-centred care.
- Foster a culturally safe, respectful, and compassionate care workplace.
- Work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and Saturdays.

Key Requirements:

- A Licensed Practical Nursing Program, including Medication Administration and participation in continuing education as it pertains to the profession; AND,
- two (2) years of experience in working in an interdisciplinary model; such as acute care/hospital setting, public health, and medical office/family practice

Additional Requirements:

- Must be eligible for registration with the College of Nurses in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Health Recruitment
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel View phone number on gov.nt.ca
Fax View phone number on gov.nt.ca
View email address on gov.nt.ca

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

📌 Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care (Alberta)
🏢 The Government Of The Northwest Territories
📍 Alberta