Registered Nurse

Department

Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Complex Care - Whistle Bend

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Part-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

56.25

Classification

NU15

Salary

$80,666.00 - $93,560.00

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/hiring-preference .

Job Summary and Requirements

This posting

This posting will be used to fill one (1) part-time permanent position working 56.25 hours biweekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill full-time and part-time permanent, term, AOC and casual vacancies.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

Our philosophy

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

Continuing Care provides person-centered care to individuals who need varying levels of care and support with daily living activities. Through responsiveness to each resident’s uniqueness, long-term care staff creates a feeling of home and belonging for all who live there.

You are a clinical leader responsible for coordinating and delivering resident-centered care for individuals with complex health needs. You play a key role in supporting quality of life, maintaining dignity, and ensuring safe, evidence-informed care within a long-term care environment.

As member of the Care team, you will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, while providing guidance and support to care staff. This role requires strong clinical judgment, the ability to respond to changing resident needs, and a commitment to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.

Important application and job requirements

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.

• Eligible for Registered Nurse registration with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory authority
• Recent and relevant clinical nursing experience within the Registered Nurse scope of practice, including assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care

It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.

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

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

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
• 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 and bending

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email ***email_hidden*** or phone 867-667-9453.

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

02 July 2026

Close Date

30 July 2026

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