This posting
This posting will be used to fill 1 (one) permanent, full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which will be used to fill future vacancies.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.
Who we are
The Government of Yukon's Continuing Care division is known for its exceptional standards, providing clients with the highest level of care and a healthy workplace for staff. The services offered are among the best in Canada, and Yukon’s long-term care homes ranked second in a recent report issued by the National Institute on Ageing.
This position is based within the Home Care branch of Continuing Care that offers a range of services tailored to meet individual needs, including acute care, rehabilitation, and support for chronic and palliative conditions. These services are determined through personalized assessments to help clients remain in their homes, providing respite for caregivers and promoting independence and a higher quality of life.
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
This position is responsible for preforming assessments, evaluating care requirements, and assigning clients requiring Continuing Care Services, including home care and long-term care services to appropriate staff for client care navigation. You are an essential point of contact and collaborative partner, for stakeholders such as the Yukon Hospital Corporation, to support client discharges to Continuing Care programs, while supporting an Aging in Place and Home First Philosophy.
- For more information on this job, please contact Alison Sisson, Supervisor, Interdisciplinary Team-Home Care at 867-334-4925 or [email protected]
- For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Leah Berman, HR Consultant at 867-334-5132 or [email protected]
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.
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 experience in screening, intake, and coordinating services for clients with complex health conditions transferring to a long-term care/home care setting
- Experience providing advanced nursing assessments within the scope of a Registered Nurse
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 knowledge and experience in resources encompassing a range of services/ programs to meet complex client needs
- Excellent interpersonal skills, communication, organization and flexibility
- Excellent ability to build and maintain effective relationships and partnerships through collaboration
- Sound ethical decision-making skills
- Commitment to excellent client service
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
- RCMP Vulnerable Sector Check
- WHMIS 2015
- Valid class 5 driver’s licence
- CPR Level C with AED (completed within the past 30 months)
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (completed within past 30 months)
- Current registration with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association
Job requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
- Heavy lifting/bending/reaching during client transfer
- Exposure to pets, allergens, infectious diseases, second hand smoke and chemicals in cleaning supplies
- Travel during adverse weather conditions
Learn more
- For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [email protected] or phone 867-667-9453.
