Registered Nurse

This posting

This posting will be used to fill full- time 13 month term position working 75 bi-weekly in (Long term care) and will establish a 12-month eligibility list.

This posting will also be Anticipatory for permanent positions in Continuing Care

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

Who we are

Our philosophy of care is "We are a community that respects and promotes dignity, individual freedom, choice, and lifestyle, and meaningful quality living.

Who we are looking for

If you are a team-focused Registered Nurse who is eager to use evidence-based practices to further the well-being of our Clients/ Residents and success of our program, then we invite you to be a part of this diverse and rewarding work experience in Continuing Care.

Long Term Care provide resident centered care in a way that creates a feeling of home and belonging for all who live in Yukon Continuing Care facilities through responsiveness to the uniqueness of each Resident. The Registered Nurse uses evidence-based practices, partnerships and innovation.

• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Ann Caron, HR Consultant at or

Your benefits

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

• Government of Yukon's many benefits

We believe that nurses play a critical role in our health care system, and we offer a signing bonus of *$7500 for Registered Nurses. We also offer reimbursement of exam fees for new nursing graduates and yearly reimbursement for licencing fees.

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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• Yukon Life
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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.
• 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 (completed within last 2.5 years), Food Safe Level 1 , WHMIS 2015, and 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, and weekends), exposure to plants and/or flowers, animals, latex products, second-hand smoke from residents/clients, heavy lifting 50 lbs and over, bending.

Learn more

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