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- Ability to assess and facilitate learning needs of the client as pertaining to applicable vaccinations, communicable diseases, treatments and/or prevention and health protection.
- Ability to provide vaccinations according to the Northwest Territories Immunization Schedule and the Canadian Immunization Schedule and successful completion of the Education Program for Immunization Competencies (EPIC)
- Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.
- Organizational capacity to plan, implement and evaluate multiple assessments, projects and meet deadlines at the individual, group, and community levels.
- Interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with a wide variety of people including indigent peoples; peoples of different cultures and backgrounds; medical and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Inuvik, Canada - Government of Northwest Territories
Description
The Licensed Practical Nurse - Communicable Disease (LPN-CD) reports directly to the Regional Manager of Primary Care, in Inuvik. The LPN-CD will be based in Inuvik and provide culturally sensitive care to people in the remote communities of the Beaufort Delta Region – including Inuvik, Paulatuk, Sachs Harbour and Ulukhaktok.
The position, along with the Regional Public Health Nurse, will be shared among the communities by providing support to the health centers with various Public Health Programs.
This position can require travel between Inuvik, Paulatuk, Sachs Harbour, and Ulukhaktok. This may involve travel by road and/or small aircraft in a variety of weather conditions. Working in outdoor winter conditions will be required to load and unload equipment. Hotel accommodations are not available in all locations, so travel may include sleeping in temporary accommodation locations. Duty travel rates apply as per the collective agreement.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
Recognized Licensed Practical Nurse program, plus two (2) years of experience within a full scope of practice including medication and vaccination administration.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
GNWT Inquiries
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Term Position
This job opening is for a one (1) year term
Affirmative Action
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action 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/certification with GNWT Registrar of Professional Licensing is mandatory for this position.
Driver's License Requirement
A mandatory requirement for this position is a valid Class 5 Driver's License
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
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 24108
Closing Date: August 16, :59, Mountain Time / Open Until Filled
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $40.91 per hour to $48.86 per hour (approximately $79,775 - $95,277) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $14,661.
