Nurse In Charge

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 job is based in the community of Watson Lake in the beautiful Yukon.

This competition is to fill one permanent full-time position, working 75 hours bi-weekly.

Community Nursing is committed to assisting individuals, families and communities to acquire the skills to live responsible, healthy and independent lives, reaching their full potential. As the Nurse  in  Charge you will focus on managing the delivery of preventive health strategies that promote the health and wellbeing of our community members. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, innovative leaders with excellent communications skills.

Reporting to the Public Health Manager, you will be responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the Watson Lake Health Centre to ensure quality community health programs and service delivery to the clients in the Watson Lake and surrounding area, including Lower Post, British Columbia. The duties include managing/administering activities of staff, assisting with the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of public health/education programs and performing other related duties which contribute to the optimal functioning of the unit. The Nurse  in  Charge manages the human resources of the Watson Lake Health Centre to ensure achievement of the unit goals and deliver quality community health programs.

For more information about this position, please contact Cecilia Fraser, Manager, Community Nursing, at 

For more information about applying to a Health and Social Services competition, contact Melanie Kaiser, Manager Recruitment & Relief Pool at 

Your benefits

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

• Government of Yukon's many benefits
  
   

Because we believe health care positions play a critical role in the lives of Yukoners, we also offer:

• Yearly reimbursement for licensing fees

• $7,500 signing bonus, for newly hired nurses - learn more here 

• Retention allowances and community allowances

• As an added benefit, nurses, nurse practitioners and LPNs who work and live in the Yukon may be eligible for increased student loan forgiveness.  Check out the details here.
  
  

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Current registration in good standing with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory body
• Significant nursing experience in community health/public health nursing
• Recent experience in a supervisory role leading a team in a health care setting
• Experience supervising/managing the delivery of community health/public health programs is considered an asset
  
   

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

• Strong knowledge of community health/public health programs
• Strong supervisory skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organization skills and flexibility
• Ability to lead, instruct, and counsel
• Clear understanding of confidentiality
  
   

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment:  

• Current YRNA license in good standing,
• Current BCCNP registration in good standing
• Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Screening
• TB Screening
• Current Heart & Stroke BLS
• Valid driver's license
  
   

Job Requirements:

• Regular exposure to infectious agents
• Willingness and ability to travel by road
• Lifting up to 15kg
• Providing care both in the health centre and within the community 
• Frequent driving in community and on Yukon highways
• Lifting and moving clients and equipment