Job Description
Reporting to the Manager of Home and Community Care, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for delivering nursing to Kwanlin Dün First Nation citizens, families, and community with complex care needs. This position provides a strong focus on clinical assessments, chronic condition support, coordination of care services, advanced foot care, and health promotion. The LPN provides low barrier nursing care services within the legislated scope of practice, standards of practice, organizational policies, procedures and competencies.
The Home & Community Care LPN is an active member of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team who provides person-centered care services to Elders and community members. Working in a diverse and busy environment, the LPN engages clients and supports them in accessing the programs and services delivered by Kwanlin Dün First Nation, as well as clinical and other community-based agencies needed in effort to achieve client identified health goals.
Required Qualifications (what we look/screen for on your resume):
- Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma and a minimum of 2 years’ experience providing LPN care, preferably in a First Nations setting;
- A current Practical Nurse (LPN) professional license with Yukon Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs;
- Medication Administration and Advanced Foot Care Certification;
- Experience in phlebotomy;
- Experience as a licensed practical nursing in a community setting and significant experience providing support in the areas of trauma, violence, abuse, addiction and residential school direct and intergenerational effects; and
- Experience with case coordination and/or case management involving First Nations communities, in a culturally safe manner an asset.
Note: An equivalent combination of education & training, and considerable experience in the above areas will also be considered. We encourage those who don’t feel they meet all of the qualifications to still apply.
Required knowledge and skills (what we asses on/may interview on):
- Recent applied knowledge of LPN theory, best practices & techniques;
- Applied knowledgeable and competency in the collection, and shipment, of lab specimens (e.g.: completion of forms, packaging and transportation);
- Strong time management skills, the ability to prioritize daily tasks, organizational skills and effective decision-making abilities;
- Ability to operate medical equipment (e.g., stethoscope, manual BP, oxygen saturation monitors, wheelchairs, AED, glucose monitors, etc.); and
- Compassion and respect for the cultures and traditions of Kwanlin Dün, as well as those of individual citizens and families.
Knowledge of Kwanlin Dün First Nation governance structure, our community, heritage and culture, social structure, language and traditions, goals, and aspirations are essential for success in this position.
Conditions of employment: Possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean Driver’s Abstract (for KDFN Gov vehicle insurance purposes) Access to reliable transportation; current CPR “Level C” and First Aid certificates (or obtain within two months of the date of hire); Tuberculosis (TB) clearance; acceptable criminal record and a Vulnerable Sector Security Clearance prior to commencement of work; Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate (or obtain within two months of the date of hire).
*KDFN has generous employer-paid benefits and a matching pension package that commences after 3 months of continued employment plus paid leave accruals.
- Please submit your resume and cover letter to: Human Resources via email to resume@kdfn.net or in person to 35 McIntyre Drive.
- Kwanlin Dun First Nation citizens/members who would like help with writing or updating your resume, please contact House of Learning.
- If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Mukuku@KDFN.net
For a full job description, please click here:https://www.kwanlindun.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/LPN-Outreach-March-2020-2.pdf
We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Note: The KDFN Hiring Preference Policy is in effect. KDFN reserves the right to underfill/provide developmental opportunities for this position.