This posting
This posting is for current and future Licensed Practical Nurse opportunities in both our bilingual (French) and non-bilingual clinics. It will establish a 6-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar bilingual and non-bilingual Auxiliary on call positions.
Current vacancy: This posting will be used to fill 1 Auxiliary on call position providing coverage for both the Centre de santé Constellation Health Centre and the Whitehorse Walk In clinic.
Preference will be given to Bilingual (French) candidates for future Bilingual (French) positions specific to the Centre de santé Constellation Health Centre.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.
Our team
Reporting to the various Clinic Managers of the Integrated Health Service’s (IHS) Branch, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are health care professionals who work independently or in collaboration with other members of a health care team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for clients. LPNs provide autonomous care while maintaining professional values including accountability, integrity, transparency and excellence.
This position will service clients of the Centre de santé Constellation Health Centre (CSCHC), Whitehorse Walk-In Clinic (WWIC), and when needed, Yukon Midwifery Clinic (YMC), the Yukon Healthy Living Program (formerly known as the Chronic Conditions Support Program).
Your role
The LPN works closely with health and social care providers located within the various clinics under Integrated Health Service’s (IHS) branch and those practicing in the broader community. IHS LPNs are the key providers of Point of Care Services at the Constellation Health Centre and Whitehorse Walk-in Clinic. These services may include ECGs, sample collections (blood and urine), basic wound care and suture removal, cryotherapy, ear flushes, and injections. LPNs also support new patient intake processes including health history gathering and triaging need for health screenings and future appointments. This position contributes to an environment that is inclusive, non-discriminatory, and is physically, psychologically and culturally safe.
This position may participate in an afterhours schedule to support clinic services outside of regular business hours.
- For more information on the position specific to Centre de santé Constellation Health Centre, please contact Melissa Laluk, Clinic Manager at 867-336-1353 or Melissa.Laluk@yukon.ca
- For more information on the position specific to the Whitehorse Walk-in Clinic, please contact Seema Sohail, Clinic Manager at 867-335-2352 or Seema.Sohail@yukon.ca
- For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Jaime Strachan, HR Consultant at 867-332-5768 or Jaime.Strachan@yukon.ca
Your benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
Your career, your home, your lifestyle
We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.
As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.
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Important application and job requirements
Essential qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
- Either registered or eligible to be registered as an LPN in good standing and without restrictions or limitations in Yukon.
- Recently applied knowledge of nursing theory, practices and techniques.
- Experience performing phlebotomy and/or phlebotomy training or certification would be an asset
- Experience performing footcare or ABIs, and/or training or certification for footcare and ABI would be an asset
It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.
Please note we will not accept resumes sent through email. A profile must be created, and resumes must be submitted in English, through E-recruitment. The official language used in the workplace is English.
Desired knowledge, skills and suitability
If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:
- Ability to work in a transdisciplinary environment offering point of care services
- Comprehensive understanding of the scope of practice within medical directives and standing orders
- Oral and written communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking, relationship building and conflict management skills
- Experience working with a diverse population
- Knowledge of Yukon Government’s Putting People First report is an asset
- In addition to the above, candidates will be assessed on their French and English language proficiency for any positions located in the Centre de santé Constellation Health Centre
It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.
Conditions of employment
You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.
- TB screening
- RCMP Vulnerable Sector security clearance
- Current LPN registration in good standing and without limitations or restrictions in Yukon.
- WHMIS 2015 (within one month of hire)
- Valid CPR Level C or BLS equivalent (within 3 months of hire)
- Successful assessment by French Language Services in French/English language proficiency (Bilingual candidates only)
Job requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
- May be required to participate in an afterhours schedule to support clinic services outside of regular business hours
- May be exposed to clients/patients who present in the clinic with symptoms of communicable disease (coughing, sneezing) or with specimens for laboratory diagnosis (bodily fluid/tissue samples) or who may be bleeding as a result of injury or illness.
- The position requires reaching, stooping, bending, carrying, sitting, and walking (awkward postures within these particular positions may also occur). May need to support client transfers, repositioning (partial body weight of 100-250lbs), lifting and carrying of equipment/supplies up to 15kg. Possible exposure to latex may occur on occasion.
- There is the potential of emotional and mental stress when working in a busy environment where people are sometimes required to wait extended periods of time to be seen by one of the collaborative care team. This may include clients/patients that are dissatisfied with service and may become verbally or physically abusive.
- This position lives and works in Whitehorse and is required to rotate between clinics within Integrated Health Services
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