Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Surgical - Term Full Time - New Graduates

Yukon Hospital Corporation

$87K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Baccalaureate degree in Nursing
  • Current registration with Yukon Registered Nurses Association (YRNA)
  • Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R) certification
  • Experience in acute care or specialty service areas
  • Understanding of health issues prevalent in First Nations, Inuit, Metis populations
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide nursing care to ensure patient comfort
  • Perform treatments and procedures for patient care
  • Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
  • Educate patients and families on nursing practices
  • Advocate for patients’ needs and rights
  • Utilize effective judgment and initiative in nursing duties

Benefits

  • Generous vacation time
  • Annual Yukon bonus
  • Free parking
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Pension plan
  • On-site gym
Full Job Description
Term Full Time Position (1.0 FTE)

January 05, 2027 - June 05, 2027

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;
• Cross-Cultural awareness;
• Advocacy and assertiveness skills;
• Ability to teach nursing practices and other relevant unit skills;
• Basic computer literacy

The successful candidate is required to have a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, be currently registered with Yukon Registered Nurses Association (YRNA) and have current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R) certification. Practicum placements during Degree program in areas related to acute care, any specialty service area (i.e. Maternity/ED), hospitals or health centers focusing on the health of First Nations, Inuit, Metis populations is desired.

Incentives

  • Generous Vacation Time
  • Annual Yukon Bonus
  • Free parking


  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Pension Plan
  • On-site gym


Closing Date: 4:00 pm September 30, 2026

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