Licensed Practical Nurse - Surgical Services -Endoscopy - Term Full-Time in Whitehorse

Licensed Practical Nurse - Surgical Services -Endoscopy - Term Full-Time

Job Category : Nursing Administration

Requisition Number : LICEN003042

• Posted : October 27, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Whitehorse General Hospital
5 Hospital Road
Whitehorse, YT Y1A3H7, CAN

Description

Term Full-Time Position - 1.0 FTE

December 11, 2026 - January 31, 2028

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 LPN nursing care;
• Ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities is essential;
• Ability to develop and implement nursing care plans and collaborates with the healthcare team in discharge planning;
• Work well independently and within a team;
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills within scope of practice, including clinical judgment, problem solving skills and strong decision-making ability;
• Advocacy and assertiveness skills;
• Ability to teach nursing practices and other relevant unit skills;

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 area of Endoscopy and minor procedures and Meditech Expanse experience would be considered assets for this position.

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