Relief Licensed Practical Nurse, Extended Care

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Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within  25 kilometres of Yellowknife.

Department Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.  Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

Join the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) as a Relief Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Long Term Care/ Extended Care Unit at Liwegoati Building-YK Region in Yellowknife. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents by providing compassionate, client-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Our 12-bed Extended Care Unit provides long-term, respite, and palliative care for adults living with chronic illnesses, physical frailty, or cognitive impairment. As part of a dedicated interdisciplinary team, you will deliver culturally safe nursing care that supports residents' physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and daily living needs while promoting dignity, comfort, and quality of life every day.

Reporting to the Manager, Extended Care Unit, you will work alongside Registered Nurses and other members of the health care team to provide direct nursing care, monitor resident health, support families, and contribute to a safe and respectful care environment. You may also be assigned to other nursing units within Stanton Territorial Hospital based on operational needs and within the scope of Licensed Practical Nursing practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to long-term care, respite, and palliative care residents.
• Assess, plan, implement, document, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Monitor residents' health status and perform ongoing nursing assessments.
• Administer non-narcotic medications within the Licensed Practical Nurse scope of practice.
• Support resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge of the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate, and ethical nursing care in a long-term care environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills when working with residents, families, and members of the health care team.
• Knowledge of biological, physical, and behavioural sciences relevant to practical nursing practice.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

A Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma. Experience in a long-term care setting required.

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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.

More Information

Labour Market Supplement

The successful incumbent will receive a $10,000 supplement upon hire and an additional $10,000 supplement after completion of 12 months of continuous employment contingent on remaining employed in an eligible position for a further 12 months.   This is a taxable benefit and will be subject to applicable deductions

Relief Worker

This job opening is for a Relief position where there are no established hours of work on a daily, weekly or monthly basis and may be required to report to work on an as and when required basis for facilities where services operate on a daily basis throughout the entire year.

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

Eligible for current registration with the College of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) is mandatory for this position.

For more information on health and social services careers and practicing in the Northwest Territories please visit

www.practiceNWT.ca

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 # 28167

Closing Date: August 27, 2026- 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $45.34 per hour to $54.15 per hour (approximately $88,413 - $105,593) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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