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Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Company: Yukon Government
Location: Dawson, YT
Job Type: FullTime, PartTime, Shift

Description:

Government of Yukon - Health & Social Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a permanent position at Alexander McDonald Lodge in Dawson City. The position involves working 12-hour shift rotations, including day and night shifts, and may be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

The Government of Yukon's Continuing Care division is known for its high standards and quality care, with a focus on person-centered care and supporting staff well-being. Alexander McDonald Lodge is a 15-bed long-term care home that provides intermediate care support to residents.

The ideal candidate is a Licensed Practical Nurse who thrives in a team environment, uses evidence-based practices, and is committed to supporting residents' health and well-being. The position offers a competitive salary, financial benefits, and a signing bonus of $4,500 for a 12-month service agreement.

Key Responsibilities:

Eligible for registration as a licensed practical nurse in Canada

Considerable experience providing nursing care in a clinical setting

Recent applied knowledge of nursing theory, practices, and techniques

Recent applied knowledge and experience in medication administration in a clinical setting

Desired Skills and Suitability:

Ability to provide professional care for residents

Ability to provide leadership and coaching to team members

Effective oral and written communication skills

Excellent organization, critical thinking, and relationship building skills

Ability to operate in an interdisciplinary environment

Conditions of Employment:

TB screening

RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check

WHMIS 2015

CPR Level C with AED

Yukon LPN registration with Medication Administration upon hire

Job Requirements:

Shift work

Heavy lifting, standing, bending, reaching

Exposure to infectious agents

Exposure to latex products and second-hand smoke

Potential exposure to animals

For more information about the job or Dawson City, contact KD Braden, Resident Care Manager at [email protected] For recruitment process inquiries, contact Pat Labuguen, HR Consultant at [email protected]

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Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Yukon Government
Location: Dawson, YT
Department  
Government of Yukon &gt; Health &amp; Social Services  Administration  Mcdonald Lodge  
Location  
Dawson City, YT Y0B 1G0 CA (Primary)   
Job Type  
Permanent  
End Date  
Full/Part Time  
Fulltime  
Standard Hours Biweekly  
75  
Classification  
NU12  
Salary  
$89,680.00  $103,885.00  
Union  
YEU  
Days Off  
As Per Rotation  
Travel  
10%  
Admissibility  
Open to all Candidates, Preference  Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference  Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government's goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiringpreference .

Job Summary and Requirements

This posting

This posting is to fill (1) permanent position with Continuing Care at Alexander McDonald Lodge in Dawson City working 12hour shift rotations including day and night shifts.It will also be used to establish a 12‑month eligibility list, which may be used to fill future term and permanent vacancies.

The position is based in Dawson City, a vibrant and diverse northern community in the Yukon.

About us

The Government of Yukon's Continuing Care division is recognized for its high standards, delivering quality care to residents and supporting a healthy workplace for staff. Yukon's long‑term care homes are ranked among the best in Canada, including a recent National Institute on Aging report.

Every action and decision is guided by Continuing Care's Vision: 'Exceptional care, honoring your culture and traditions", Mission: "Together, we offer personcentered care that nurtures wellbeing" and Values: "Connectedness, Dignity, Equity, Integrity and Respect".

Alexander McDonald Lodge (AML) in Dawson City, YTis a 15bed longterm care home that provides personcentered care to individuals who need varying levels of intermediate care support with daily living activities. Through responsiveness to each resident's uniqueness, the Lodge creates a feeling of home and belonging for all who live there.

Check out the care home: Alexander McDonald Lodge

Who we are looking for

If you are a Licensed Practical Nurse who thrives in a team‑focused environment and uses evidence‑based practices to support the health and wellbeing of residents, we invite you to join Continuing Care. This role offers a diverse and rewarding work experience in a setting that is both challenging and fulfilling.

For more information about this job, or Dawson City, please contact KD Braden, Resident Care Manager, Alexander McDonald Lodge at [email protected]

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Pat Labuguen, HR Consultant at [email protected]

Your Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and nonfinancial benefits.

Federal government recently announced the expansion of its student loan repayment program

We believe that nurses play a critical role in our health care system, and we offer a signing bonus of $4,500 for Licensed Practical Nurse with a required 12month service agreement.

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon Public Service. Everyday 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 up in a spectacular natural environment.

As a part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities in the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

Check out:

Yukon Life
 Working at the Yukon government

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; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

Eligible for registration as a licensed practical nurse in Canada
 Considerable experience providing nursing care in a clinical setting
 Recent applied knowledge of nursing theory, practices and techniques
Recent applied knowledge and experience in medication administration in a clinical setting

Desired Skills and Suitability:

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

Ability to provide professional care for residents by promoting their physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing
 Ability to provide leadership and coaching to members of the team
 Effective oral and written communication skills
 Excellent organization skills
 Excellent critical thinking, relationship building, and conflict management skills and
Ability to operate across multiple levels of care and within a interdisciplinary environment.

Conditions of Employment:

TB screening,
 RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check
 WHMIS 2015
 CPR Level C with AED
 Yukon LPN registration with Medication Administration upon hire

Job requirements:

Shift work
 Heavy lifting (50lbs and over), standing, bending, reaching
 Exposure to infectious agents requiring adherence to infection prevention and control practices
 Exposure to latex products
 Exposure to second hand smoke
 Potential exposure to animals (pet therapy program).

Learn more

For help on creating your Erecruitment profile, email [email protected] or phone 8676679453.

Eligibility List  
12 months  
Post Date  
04 August 2026  
Close Date  
18 August 2026  
Job Description  
HSS  Licensed Practical Nurse.Sept 2021

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