Community Liaison Discharge Planner – First Nations Health Program-Whitehorse General Hospital

Community Liaison Discharge Planner – First Nations Health Program-Whitehorse General HospitalRequisition # COMMU002488 (PSAC Bargaining Unit)Regular Full-Time Position – (1.0 FTE)This position is at the L09 level with an hourly pay range of $41.30 - $52.25Are 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 (68 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).As a multidisciplinary team member, the incumbent provides nursing care for 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.Knowledge, skills and abilities required:Excellent knowledge of culture, traditions, social history and economic conditions of Yukon First Nations;Good knowledge of counselling methods and techniques;Good Knowledge of trends and developments in social service field with particular emphasis on First Nations requirements;Knowledge of health and social programs in the Yukon;Knowledge of relevant computer software;Excellent communications skill, both oral and written;Strong counselling skills;Strong analytical skills;Good interpersonal skills for consensus building and problem solving;Ability to plan and develop culturally relevant health counselling, healthy lifestyles and other support programs for First Nations people;Ability to plan and provide culturally appropriate patient teaching methods;Initiative to self-direct and maintain program delivery;Flexibility and good judgment;Reliability; andAbility to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment.The successful candidate will have extensive experience with Yukon First Nations’ people and graduation from an acceptable social service or health care program (4 years) is required for this position. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training is desired. An equivalent combination of education and extensive related working experience may also be considered. Please note: this position requires the ability to work days, evenings and weekends. Preference will be given to candidates of First Nation Ancestry.TO APPLY: Visit our website and apply by 4:00pm December 05, 2025For more information, contact recruitment at 867-393-8675/9000 ext. 8347Visit whitehorse.ca and yukon.ca for more information on Whitehorse and living in the YukonIndigenous Workforce Initiative - We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. When you apply for a job, you can choose to identify as Indigenous in your application. Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. Yukon Hospitals’ Indigenous Engagement Advisor will then contact you to offer support with your application, share information about training or mentorships, and answer any questions you may have. All self-identification information will remain confidential.You can get support before or after applying for a job by contacting IWI@yukonhospitals.ca or calling 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: November 21, 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr