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 is for 2 (two) full-time AOC-Reinforcement positions, which are auxiliary-on-call positions with guaranteed full-time hours of work and associated leave and benefits for a period of 2 years.
There is currently 1 (one) vacancy at Copper Ridge Place in Whitehorse and 1 (one) vacancy at Alexander MacDonald Lodge in Dawson City.
It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.
Our philosophy
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”
The position contributes to an environment that is inclusive, non-discriminatory, and is physically, psychologically and culturally safe.
Your role
Copper Ridge Place (CRP) in Whitehorse and Alexander McDonald Lodge (AML) in Dawson City provide person-centered care to individuals who need varying levels of care and support with daily living activities. Through responsiveness to each resident’s uniqueness, long-term care staff creates a feeling of home and belonging for all who live there.
You are a clinical leader responsible for coordinating and delivering resident-centered care for individuals with complex health needs. You play a key role in supporting quality of life, maintaining dignity, and ensuring safe, evidence-informed care within a long-term care environment.
As member of the Care team, you will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, while providing guidance and support to care staff. This role requires strong clinical judgment, the ability to respond to changing resident needs, and a commitment to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.
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As a Registered Nurse, your role is to:
- Provide direct nursing care to residents with complex and chronic health needs, applying trauma-informed, person-centered, and evidence-based practice standards
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support care planning and continuity of care
- Provide clinical guidance and day-to-day support to care staff, decision-making based on established scope of practice and clinical standards
- Assess, monitor and respond to changes in resident health status, initiating appropriate interventions and escalating concerns as needed.
- Engage with residents and families to support informed decision-making, provide education and foster a meaningful and professional relationship
- Promote a culture of respect, dignity, and inclusion, recognizing the diverse backgrounds and needs of residents and families
- For more information on this job, please contact Vanessa Lebel, RN Supervisor at 867-332-4379 or Vanessa.Lebel@yukon.ca
- For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Leah Berman, HR Consultant at 867-334-5132 or Leah.Berman@yukon.ca
Your benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial 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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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.
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-C with AED
- WHMIS 2015
- 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 and bending
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