This posting
This posting will be used to fill 1 (one) part-time term position ending September 1, 2027, working 60 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.
Our team
The Yukon Palliative Care Resource Team (PCRT) is one part of a collaborative system of care providers offering specific services to people with life-limiting illnesses including their family and caregivers.
The primary focus of this position is to provide specialized clinical Social Work practice leadership and teaching in order to build capacity in palliative care within the Yukon Territory. The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary palliative clinical resource team and practice collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary team to support the philosophy, vision and mission of Hospice Palliative Care and the delivery of quality consistent care. As a member of the Palliative Care Resource Team (PCRT) this position is a clinical resource to acute care, residential care and the community
This opportunity
The Palliative Care Program is looking for a dynamic, organized registered professional with strong clinical and teaching skills who is passionate about mentoring others and developing capacity in Hospice Palliative Care. You are an excellent communicator, able to share leadership and enjoy taking on a coaching role. If this collaborative resource position interests, you we would like to hear from you.
- For more information on this job, please contact Katie MacPherson, A/Manager, Yukon Palliative Care Program at 867-667-9368 or katie.macpherson@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.
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Current registration or eligible to be registered with a Canadian Social Worker regulatory body
- Experience practicing as a social worker in a healthcare environment
- Experience facilitating adult education sessions
- Experience providing palliative care and / or advance care planning support to both clients and families as well as other health care providers is considered an asset
- Advanced practice education in palliative care social work 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:
- Strong ability to collaborate and work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and conflict management skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Strong skills 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.
- RCMP Vulnerable Sector Check
- TB Screening
- CPR Level C with AED (completed within the last 30 months)
- Current registration with a Canadian Social Worker regulatory body
- A valid class 5 driver’s license
Job requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
- Exposure to pets, second-hand smoke, latex products, flowers and/or plants and other irritants while in client homes or within facilities.
- Occasional travel to communities is required
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