Provide resident-centered long term care in Yukon Continuing Care facilities.
Use evidence-based practices, partnerships and innovation.
Promote residents’ physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.
Provide professional nursing care to residents.
Provide leadership, coaching and training to members of the team.
Administer medications in a clinical setting.
Operate across multiple levels of care within a transdisciplinary environment
Requirements summary
Eligible for registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Recently applied knowledge of nursing theory, practices & techniques. Recently applied knowledge and experience in medication administration in a clinical setting.
Conditions of Employment
TB screening, RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check, CPR Level C with AED, WHMIS 2015, and Yukon LPN registration with Medication Administration upon hire. Ability to perform shift work and meet job requirements including heavy lifting 50lbs and over, bending, and exposure to latex products; exposure to plants/flowers/second-hand smoke when supervising residents/clients; exposure to animals
Eligible for registration as a Licensed Practical NurseRelationship buildingOrganizational skillsMedication administrationCritical thinkingWHMIS 2015Conflict managementOral and written communicationEvidence-based practicesTB screeningNursing theory, practices & techniquesProfessional resident-centered careLeadership, coaching and trainingTransdisciplinary teamworkMedication administration in a clinical settingCPR Level C with AEDSecurity clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check
Job description
Department Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Continuing Care Location Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary) Job Type Auxiliary Reinforcements End Date 31 March 2027 Full/Part Time Full-time Standard Hours Bi-weekly 75 Classification NU12 Salary $89,680.00 - $103,885.00 Union YEU Days Off As Per Rotation Travel 10% Admissibility Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference. Job Summary and Requirements This posting is for multiple full-time Reinforcement positions, which are auxiliary-on-call positions with guaranteed full-time hours of work and associated leave and benefits. Preference will be given to existing Yukon Government Licensed Practical Nurse auxiliary-on-call employees. This posting will also be used for Anticipatory full-time permanent positions. 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 philosophy Our philosophy of care is “Every action and decision performed by this position is founded on respect for the residents, for the promotion of their dignity, individual freedom, choice and lifestyle, and meaningful quality living.” Our facilities include: Whistle Bend Copper Ridge Thomson Centre Your role Long Term Care provide resident centered care in a way that creates a feeling of home and belonging for all who live in Yukon Continuing Care facilities through responsiveness to the uniqueness of each Resident. The Licensed Practical Nurse uses evidence-based practices, partnerships and innovation.
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Patricia Labuguen, HR Consultant at 867-332-1467 or Patricia.Labuguen@yukon.ca
Please do not email resume to email addresses above; resumes may only be accepted through E-Recruitment. Your benefits In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
Government of Yukon’s many benefits
Canada Student Loan Forgiveness - Canada.ca Federal government recently announced the expansion of its student loan repayment program We believe that nurses play a critical role in our health care system, and we offer a signing bonus of *$4,500 for Licensed Practical Nurse with a required 12-month service agreement. 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. Check out:
Signing bonus of $4,500 for Licensed Practical Nurse with a required 12-month service agreement
Associated leave and benefits (for auxiliary-on-call positions with guaranteed full-time hours)
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; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.
Eligible for registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse
Recently applied knowledge of nursing theory, practices & techniques
Recently applied knowledge and experience in medication administration in a clinical setting 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 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, RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check, CPR Level C with AED, WHMIS 2015, and Yukon LPN registration with Medication Administration upon hire. Job requirements This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following: Shift work, exposure to plants and/or flowers and/or second-hand smoke when supervising residents/clients, exposure to animals, heavy lifting 50lbs and over, bending, and exposure to latex products. Learn more For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453. Eligibility List 12 months Post Date 24 June 2026 Close Date 08 July 2026
Market context
Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Yukon
Licensed Practical Nurse openings in Yukon are often shaped by ongoing staffing needs in clinical and public-sector settings. This role is competitive because employers look for current registration eligibility, recent nursing practice, and medication administration experience, while the package includes Government of Yukon benefits, Canada Student Loan Forgiveness, and a $4,500 signing bonus with a 12-month commitment. Review the TB screening and RCMP Vulnerable Sector clearance requirements early, and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save research time.
