(Open to YHC Employees Only)
Competition #2023-527 (PIPSC Bargaining Unit)
Regular Full Time position – 1.0 FTE
This position is at the L09 level with an hourly pay range of $41.15 - $54.97
Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada’s most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep?
Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an environment of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work/life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (58 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).
As a multidisciplinary team member, the Registered Nurse provides nursing care for Rheumatology/Neurology patients through the administration and implementation of medical investigation and therapeutic programs through the application of knowledge of general nursing, physical health, and psycho-social well-being; provides organization, direction, supervision and collaboration in the planning and implementation of nursing best practices. The Registered Nurse also assists with Cardiology, Internal Medicine and Ophthalmology clinics.
Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
- Knowledge of established practices and procedures of professional nursing care
- Knowledge of trends and developments in the nursing field
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Initiative, good judgment and reliability
- Advocacy and assertiveness skills
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability to teach nursing practices and other relevant clinical skills
- Ability to develop and implement nursing care/treatment/discharge plans
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing
- Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity
The successful candidate is required to have a Diploma/Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, a minimum of One (1) year nursing experience related to Rheumatology or specific online course completion for the specialty area, be currently registered with Yukon Registered Nurses Association (YRNA) and have current C.P.R certification.
Please note: Under the direction of the Manager, Visiting Specialist Clinic or designate this position is responsible for working directly with specialists, primary care physicians, and other health professionals to conduct integrated care planning, offer client assessment/clinic visits, and provide ongoing monitoring and self-management support follow-up for clients with health conditions/co-morbidities.
Preference will be given to those candidates who have Cardiac Stress Test training, experience working with chronic disease management, care plans and adult education, as well as experience with family physicians preferably in an office practice environment.
Incentives
- Relocation Allowance
- Generous Vacation Time
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Pension Plan
TO APPLY: Quote competition #2023-527 and email your resume to careers@yukonhospitals.ca by 4:00 pm September 27, 2023
For more information, contact recruitment at careers@yukonhospitals.ca
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Indigenous Workforce Initiative - We are committed to having a diverse and representative workforce that reflects the community we serve. When applying to YHC Career Opportunities, we invite you to voluntarily self-identify in the email body of your application. Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. You will then be connected with Yukon Hospitals’ Indigenous Workforce Initiative (IWI), where you can receive support with application materials, hear about additional training or mentorship opportunities, and ask any questions you have. All self-identification information will remain confidential. You are also welcome to contact IWI supports before submitting your application at IWI@wgh.yk.ca or call 867-332-7203.
Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from International applicants. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.
Posting Date: September 13, 2023