Home Care Registered Nurse
This posting
This posting is for 1(one) permanent part-time position working 60 hours bi-weekly.
This posting is anticipatory full time permanent positions working 75 hours bi-weekly in-Home Care - Continuing Care.
It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.
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, honouring your culture and traditions" Mission: "Together, we offer person-centred care that nurtures well-being" and Values: "Connectedness, Dignity, Equity, Integrity and Respect"
Your role
The Yukon Home Care Program provides client-focused health services in the home, improving quality of life and supporting Yukoners to live independently. Home Care offers a range of services tailored to meet individual needs, including support for acute care, chronic and palliative conditions. These services are determined through standardized assessments to assist in creating individualized plans of care; and are supported by an interdisciplinary team, consisting of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Licensed Practical Nurses and Home Support Workers.
As an integral team member, the Registered Nurse service delivery includes; client specific care coordination, liaison with the medical community direct nursing care, such as; education, treatment related to medical conditions (i.e. wound care, ostomy care etc.), collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, development of care plans, funding requests, and other nursing duties.
- For more information on the recruitment process, please contact Tiara Teresa at Tiara.Teresa@yukon.ca or (867) 332-7412
Your benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
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.
- Eligible for Registered Nurse registration with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory authority.
- Recently applied knowledge of nursing theory, practices & techniques.
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.
- Experience working in a community care setting.
- 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 Level C with AED (Home Care) (completed within last 30months)
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (complete within last 30 months)
- WHMIS 2015
- Valid class 5 Driver's License without driving restrictions
- Current registration with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association.
Job requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
- Shift work (days, evenings, weekends, including stat holidays),
- Exposure to plants and/or flowers, animals, latex products, second-hand smoke from residents/clients
- Heavy lifting 50 lbs and over, bending.
- Travel during inclement weather conditions may be required.
Learn more
- For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453.