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Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Surgical - Regular Full-Time

Whitehorse, YT
On-site
Posted Sep 16, 2026
1 position

$42–$53 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 38 hours per week

Job summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct nursing care to patients within a multidisciplinary team to ensure comfort and curative support. They are responsible for developing and implementing nursing care plans and performing clinical treatments.

Job details

Regular Full-Time Position - (1.0 FTE) 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; * Advocacy and assertiveness skills; * Ability to teach nursing practices and other relevant unit skills; * Basic computer literacy; * Cross-Cultural awareness. 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: * Comprehensive Benefits Package * Pension Plan * Generous Vacation Time * Relocation Allowance * Yukon Bonus * On-site Gym * Free Parking Closing Date: 4:00pm September 28, 2026

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must hold a valid Licensed Practical Nurse certification in the Yukon Territory and current C.P.R. certification. A minimum of 6 months of nursing experience related to the assigned unit is required.