Care Coordinator
This is a until -filled competition. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time after 10 business days with 24-hour posted notice. Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes, whichever is earliest.
This posting will be used to fill One (1) Permanent Fulltime position, working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill anticipatory perm, term, AOC, positions.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.
Our philosophy
Our philosophy of care is "Every action and decision performed by this position is founded on respect for the residents, for the promotion of their dignity, individual freedom, choice and lifestyle, and meaningful quality living."
Your role
Continuing Care provides person-centred care coordination to all residents. The primary focus of this position is to ensure care is holistic, continuous, culturally sensitive and compassionate, and values resident/family experiences. Person-centered care approaches health care as a partnership between the health care provider and resident, where the resident's assessed needs, values, priorities, goals guide the care planning, and implementation processes and they are an equal partner in the planning of care. Every action performed and decision made by this position is founded on respect for the residents, for promotion of their dignity, individual freedom, choice and lifestyle, and meaningful, quality living.
- For more information about this position, please contact: Sarah Pumphrey, Resident Care Manager at sarah.pumphrey@yukon.ca
- For more information about this posting, please contact: Kimberly Ponsioen, HR Consultant (867) 332-7082 or email at Kimberly.Ponsioen@yukon.ca
Please do not email resume to email addresses above; resumes may only be accepted through E-Recruitment.
Your benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
- Government of Yukon's many benefits
- We believe that nurses play a critical role in our health care system, and we offer a signing bonus of *$7500 for Registered Nurses. We also offer reimbursement of exam fees for new nursing graduates and yearly reimbursement for licencing fees.
Your career, your home, your lifestyle
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
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.
- Proof of registration with a Canadian regulatory body as a Social Worker or Registered Nurse
- Experience providing case management
- Experience developing person-centred care plans
- Experience completing assessments in respective field an asset
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:
- Strong ability to collaborate and work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and conflict management skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Strong skills working with various cultural backgrounds
- Ability to take a reflective approach to your practice.
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
- WHMIS 2015
- current registration with a Canadian regulatory body
Job requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
- Exposure to pets
- exposure to second-hand smoke
- latex products, flowers and/or plants and other irritants while in client homes or within facilities
- Travel within Whitehorse
Learn more
- For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453.