Registered Nurse - #451035
Government of Yukon
Date: 10 hours ago
City: Whitehorse, YT
Contract type: Full time
Job Summary And Requirements
This posting
This posting will be used to fill one (1) full-time permanent position working 75 hours biweekly at Long Term Care and one (1) full-time term position, ending September 21, 2026, working 75 hours biweekly for Wind River Hospice. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions within Long Term Care and Wind River Hospice.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon .
Who We Are
Continuing Care’s philosophy is: “Every action and decision is guided by Continuing Care’s Vision: ‘Exceptional care, honoring your culture and traditions”
Mission: “Together, we offer person-centered care that nurtures well-being” and
Values: “Connectedness, Dignity, Equity, Integrity and Respect”
The position contributes to an environment that is inclusive, non-discriminatory, and is physically, psychologically and culturally safe.
Your role
Long Term Care provides resident centered care in a way that creates a feeling of home and belonging for all who live in Yukon Continuing Care facilities through responsiveness to the uniqueness of each Resident. The Registered Nurse uses evidence-based practices, partnerships and innovation.
Wind River Hospice House provides residents with modern facilities, resources and all the support that comes from a highly collaborative teamwork environment. The Registered Nurse should be knowledgeable in providing care to clients and families at end of life, performing tasks such as administering medication and providing emotional support. The goal is to help patients live their final days with dignity and comfort.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
We are the Yukon public service. Every day, 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 in a spectacular natural environment.
As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.
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Important application and job requirements
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.
Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability
If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:
Conditions of employment
You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
Shift work (days, evenings, and weekends), exposure to plants and/or flowers, animals, latex products, second-hand smoke from residents/clients, heavy lifting 50 lbs and over, bending.
Learn more
12 months
This posting
This posting will be used to fill one (1) full-time permanent position working 75 hours biweekly at Long Term Care and one (1) full-time term position, ending September 21, 2026, working 75 hours biweekly for Wind River Hospice. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions within Long Term Care and Wind River Hospice.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon .
Who We Are
Continuing Care’s philosophy is: “Every action and decision is guided by Continuing Care’s Vision: ‘Exceptional care, honoring your culture and traditions”
Mission: “Together, we offer person-centered care that nurtures well-being” and
Values: “Connectedness, Dignity, Equity, Integrity and Respect”
The position contributes to an environment that is inclusive, non-discriminatory, and is physically, psychologically and culturally safe.
Your role
Long Term Care provides resident centered care in a way that creates a feeling of home and belonging for all who live in Yukon Continuing Care facilities through responsiveness to the uniqueness of each Resident. The Registered Nurse uses evidence-based practices, partnerships and innovation.
Wind River Hospice House provides residents with modern facilities, resources and all the support that comes from a highly collaborative teamwork environment. The Registered Nurse should be knowledgeable in providing care to clients and families at end of life, performing tasks such as administering medication and providing emotional support. The goal is to help patients live their final days with dignity and comfort.
- For more information on long-term care, please contact Christine Salvante, RN Supervisor, at 867-393-7507 or [email protected]
- For more information on palliative care, please contact Katie MacPherson, Manager, Yukon Palliative Care Program at 867-667-9368 or [email protected]
- For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Leah Berman, HR Consultant at 867-334-5132 or [email protected]
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
- Government of Yukon’s many benefits
We are the Yukon public service. Every day, 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 in a spectacular natural environment.
As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.
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- Yukon Life
- Working at Yukon government
Important application and job requirements
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.
- Eligible for Registered Nurse registration with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory authority
- Recently applied knowledge of nursing theory, practices & techniques
- Experience, certification, and/or coursework providing nursing care in a hospice or palliative care setting would be considered an asset
Desired Knowledge, 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 well-being
- Ability to provide leadership, coaching and training to members of the team
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent critical thinking, relationship building and conflict management skills
- Ability to operate across multiple levels of care and within a transdisciplinary environment
- Strong understanding of working with various cultural backgrounds
Conditions of employment
You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.
- TB screening
- Vulnerable Sector RCMP security clearance
- CPR-C with AED
- Food Safe
- WHMIS 2015
- Current registration with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
Shift work (days, evenings, and weekends), exposure to plants and/or flowers, animals, latex products, second-hand smoke from residents/clients, heavy lifting 50 lbs and over, bending.
Learn more
- For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [email protected] or phone 867-667-9453.
12 months
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