Department

Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Professional Services - Homecare

Location

Watson Lake, YT Y0A 1C0 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date



Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

NU16

Salary

$112,278.00 - $130,288.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

25%

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 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 (one) permanent full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in the community of Watson Lake 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.

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. Continuing Care’s mission is to provide comprehensive care and services, including long-term care, home care, and regional therapy services, to the people of the Yukon. Watson Lake Home Care provides client-centred services in client’s homes to support them as they age in place.

Your role

Responsible for the professional nursing care for Home Care clients in Watson Lake, the Home Care Nurse-Home Support Supervisor coordinates client care and collaborates with other Home Care staff (ie. Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists) and community partners, including Liard First Nation. This position involves care coordination for Home Care clients in Watson Lake and surrounding area, including long-term care admissions and hospital discharges. This role requires a Registered Nurse with excellent assessment skills and a passion for community practice. As a supervisor to full-time and on-call home support workers, this position is responsible for recruiting, training, supporting and scheduling staff as they work in clients’ homes as part of the home support program.

• For more information on this job, please contact Alicia McDougall, Quality Improvement and Assurance Project Lead at 867-332-1209 or alicia.mcdougall@yukon.ca
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Leah Berman, HR Consultant at 867-334-5132 or Leah.Berman@yukon.ca

Your benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

$7,500 signing bonus for newly hired nurses -

• Yearly reimbursement for licensing fees
• Annual retention and community allowances
• As an added benefit, RNs who work and live in the Yukon may be eligible for increased student loan forgiveness.
• Relocation assistance may be considered for the successful candidate

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