Registered Nurse

Government of Yukon → Health & Social Services – Complex Care – Whistle Bend Location Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary) Position Details Job Type: Permanent (Part‑time) Hours: 56.25 biweekly Classification: NU15 Salary: $80,666.00 – $93,560.00 Union: YEU Travel: 10% Admissibility: Open to all candidates; preference for Canadian Indigenous and Yukon First Nations ancestry EEO Statement This competition is open to all candidates who meet the admissibility criteria. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. Job Summary Fill one (1) part‑time permanent position working 56.25 hours biweekly. Establish a 12‑month eligibility list for full‑time, part‑time, term, AOC, and casual vacancies. Philosophy Continuing Care’s vision: ‘Exceptional care, honoring your culture and traditions.’ Mission: ‘Together we offer person‑centered care that nurtures well‑being.’ Values: Connectedness, Dignity, Equity, Integrity and Respect. Your Role You are a clinical leader responsible for coordinating and delivering resident‑centered care for individuals with complex health needs. You support quality of life, maintain dignity, and ensure safe, evidence‑informed care within a long‑term care environment. You work closely with an interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while guiding and supporting care staff. Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to residents with complex and chronic health needs, applying trauma‑informed, person‑centered, and evidence‑based practice standards. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support care planning and continuity of care. Provide clinical guidance and day‑to‑day support to care staff, making decisions based on established scope of practice and clinical standards. Assess, monitor and respond to changes in resident health status, initiating appropriate interventions and escalating concerns as needed. Engage with residents and families to support informed decision‑making, provide education, and foster meaningful and professional relationships. Promote a culture of respect, dignity and inclusion, recognizing the diverse backgrounds and needs of residents and families. Qualifications Eligible for Registered Nurse registration with a Canadian regulated nursing authority. Recent and relevant clinical nursing experience within the Registered Nurse scope of practice, including assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Desired Skills and Suitability Ability to promote residents’ physical, emotional and spiritual well‑being. Leadership, coaching and training of team members. Effective oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational and critical‑thinking skills. Relationship building and conflict management skills. Ability to operate across multiple levels of care within a transdisciplinary environment. Strong understanding of working with diverse cultural backgrounds. Conditions of Employment TB screening. Vulnerable Sector RCMP security clearance. CPR‑C with AED. Current registration with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association. Shift work (days, evenings and weekends). Exposure to plants and/or flowers, animals, latex products, second‑hand smoke. Heavy lifting 50 lbs and over and bending. Contact For more information about the recruitment process, contact Leah Berman, HR Consultant: View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, the role offers many financial and non‑financial benefits, including opportunities for career development, community engagement, and a vibrant cultural and recreational environment within the Yukon. #J-18808-Ljbffr