Manager - Resident Care Alexander McDonald Lodge - (62959)

Description

AMENDMENT - 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 permanent full-time positions working 75 bi-weekly.  It will establish a 6-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.    

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

 

About us  

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". 

Alexander McDonald Lodge (AML) provides person-centered care to individuals who need varying levels of intermediate care support with daily living activities. Through responsiveness to each resident's uniqueness, the Lodge creates a feeling of home and belonging for all who live there. 

Check out the care home:  Alexander McDonald Lodge  

Who we are looking for 

We are seeking a compassionate and dynamic individual to lead the delivery of person-centered care in a rural community setting. This pivotal role provides leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on management to ensure residents receive safe, high-quality, and respectful care services. As Manager of Resident Care, you'll inspire and support the AML team while building strong relationships with families, community partners, and stakeholders. 

You'll champion recruitment, training, and retention, build strong community partnerships, and oversee resources and quality initiatives. With active licensure, you'll also step in when needed to provide hands-on care. 

 

For more information on this job, please contact Katharina McArthur, Senior Manager Long Term Care at or   For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Brittni Dieno, 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 

 

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   Working at Yukon government 

 

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. 

Current license in good standing with a Canadian nursing regulatory body. Significant clinical nursing experience including direct supervision of health care professionals. Demonstrated relevant and recent leadership experience in healthcare, preferably in long-term or residential care (such as HR management, program evaluation, and stakeholder engagement).  Experience in rural/northern setting is considered an asset. 

 

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:   

Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility – Demonstrates strong self-awareness through deliberate learning from past experience and self-reflection to increase personal effectiveness and responsibility.  Uses strong interpersonal skills to build credibility and personal effectiveness. Influencing Others – Generates commitment while inspiring others.  Builds coalitions internally and externally, to reach the organization's goals by using a variety of methods and adapting influence approaches, and by effectively using knowledge of how the organization really works. Thinking Strategically – Takes a comprehensive, long-term view, critically assessing options and implications, while linking decisions to strategic goals. Demonstrating Client Focus – Creates a client-focused culture for the entire organization and engages others in providing outstanding service to internal and external clients. Taking Action and Achieving Results – Focuses, commits, and applies resources to identify and achieve appropriate results. Leading Change and Innovation – Leads the organization effectively through fast changing environments and creates and implements a vision of an organization that is willing to take risks and test new approaches. 

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.  

Current Yukon Registered Nursing Association or PLRA registration in good standing, RCMP clearance with vulnerable sector check; TB Clearance, Valid Yukon class 5 driver's licence or equivalent; CPR level c WHMIS 2015 (within 1 month of hire), Food Safe  

 

Job requirements 

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following: 

Regular lifting up to 20 lbs, travel both in and outside the territory by both ground and air, potential exposure to pets, second hand smoke, warm temperatures and increased exposure to infectious organisms and exposure to latex products. 

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