Licensed Practical Nurse - Surgical Services - Term Full-Time

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Yukon Hospital in Whitehorse seeks a term full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for Surgical Services, 1.0 FTE, August 15 2025 to August 20 2026, at the L07 level with an hourly rate of 41.83 to 52.93 in the PSAC bargaining unit. Under the Clinical Care Manager, the LPN provides nursing care within scope, performs treatments, and develops and implements care plans as part of a multidisciplinary team. Requirements include Yukon LPN certification, current CPR, a minimum of six months’ related experience, and basic computer literacy; continuing education and Meditech Expanse experience are assets. Highlight communication, cross cultural awareness, advocacy, teaching, and care planning abilities in your resume and cover letter, and tailor your application to the open until filled posting; incentives include Yukon Bonus, generous vacation, benefits, pension, on-site gym, and free parking.

Term Full-Time Position (1.0 FTE)

August 15, 2025 to August 20, 2026

This position is at the L07 level with an hourly pay range of $41.83- $52.93

(PSAC Bargaining Unit)

Under the supervision of the Clinical Care Manager/Clinical Nurse Leader, and as a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care within their scope for the comfort of patients. Incumbents also perform treatments and procedures to aid in supportive and curative measures for patient care and participate in the development and implementation of nursing care plans.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

· Knowledge of established practices and procedures of    professional nursing care;

· Knowledge of trends and developments in the nursing field;

· Ability to develop and implement nursing care plans;

· Ability to communicate orally and in writing;

· Effective interpersonal skills;

· Initiative, judgment and reliability;

· Cross-Cultural awareness;

· Advocacy and assertiveness skills;

· Ability to teach nursing practices and other relevant unit skills;

· Basic computer literacy

The successful applicant should have certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Yukon Territory through Consumer and Corporate Affairs and current C.P.R. Certification with a minimum of 6 months nursing experience related to assigned department/unit. Continuing education in specialty areas (example: Pediatric, Mental Health, Wound Care, Palliative Care In‑services) and Meditech Expanse experience would be considered assets for this position. 

Incentives: 

• Yukon Bonus
• Generous Vacation Time
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Pension Plan
• On-site Gym
• Free Parking

Closing Date: Open Until Filled