Nursing Practice Consultant
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
This posting will be used to fill 1 term full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly until January 31, 2026. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar permanent or term positions. Temporary Assignments may be considered with prior approval from your supervisor.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.
Who we are
Community Nursing Branch is responsible for the delivery of primary and public health care through health centres situated across the Yukon. Community Nursing Branch operates 14 health centres across the territory, including 11 Community Health Centres in rural Yukon that deliver primary health care with registered nurses in an expanded scope, and 3 Community Health Centres that focus on community and public health programming.
Your role
The Nursing Practice Consultant (NPC) - Primary Care role includes the training, on-going education and development of staff to ensure they meet or exceed the professional standards required to function in primary health care and in an expanded role capacity.
This position is based in Whitehorse and is part of a skilled and dynamic team responsible for coordinating and delivering clinical training to all branch staff, and mentoring nurses, including NIC's. This position coordinates and delivers professional development courses and provides training and education designed to maintain and keep current the knowledge and skills of those working in an expanded nursing scope of practice. Additionally, the consultants identify the resources required to meet program objectives and ensure financial accountability; provide recommendations to Community Nursing management; conduct program audits and develop and deliver educational support for practice issues.
- For more information on this job, please contact Jenna McDowell, Manager, Clinical Practice and Quality Improvement at 867-667-8330 or Jenna.McDowell@yukon.ca
- For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Jaime Strachan, HR Consultant at 867-332-5768 or Jaime.Strachan@yukon.ca
Your benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
Because we believe health care positions play a critical role in the lives of Yukoners, we also offer:
- $7,500 signing bonus, for newly hired nurses
- Yearly reimbursement for licensing fees
- As an added benefit, registered nurses, nurse practitioners and LPNs who work and live in the Yukon may be eligible for increased student loan forgiveness. Check out the details here.
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.
- Current registration with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory authority;
- Recently applied knowledge of primary care and/or emergency care, typically demonstrated through recent work in the emergency department or in an advanced-scope primary care role;
- Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of programs would be an asset;
- Experience in delivering training workshops/courses would be 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:
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, organization and flexibility.
- Ability to lead, coach and council
- Strong knowledge of quality assurance, quality improvement, risk management and resource utilization.
- Strong knowledge in treatment services in an expanded primary health care role
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
- Security clearance with Vulnerable Sector
- Valid Yukon class 5 driver's licence or equivalent
- Current Yukon RN registration in good standing
- Current CPR, BLS - HCP
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or ITLS
- WHMIS (within one month of hire)
Job requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the Yukon by both ground and air
- This position lives and works in Whitehorse, Yukon and is not a fly in/fly out position.
Learn more
- For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453.