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About the role
Provide comprehensive health care to community members in rural Yukon.
Deliver advanced practice primary health care using legislated authority.
Serve as a link between clients and health services.
Balance autonomous practice with a collaborative model of care.
Collaborate with primary health care nurses, family physicians, community health nurses, and allied health professionals.
Provide leadership as a clinical expert/resource to support quality care and service delivery.
Provide person-centred care focused on improving outcomes.
Apply trauma-informed care and maintain ethics and confidentiality in practice.
Research current literature and integrate evidence-based principles into nursing practice
Department Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Community Nursing - Mayo Centre Location Mayo, YT Y0B 1M0 CA (Primary) Job Type Permanent End Date Full/Part Time Full-time Standard Hours Bi-weekly 75 Classification NU19 Salary $127,628.00 - $148,293.00 Union YEU Days Off Saturday/Sunday 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 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 competition will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly. This position is based full time in Mayo in the beautiful Yukon. About us Community Nursing Branch is committed to excellence in the provision of Primary and Community Health Care throughout Yukon communities and firmly believes in a client-focused service delivery. This work occurs in a very dynamic and evolving environment that constantly strives to improve health services to rural Yukon. Your role As a Nurse Practitioner (NP) with Community Nursing, you will provide comprehensive health care to community members in rural Yukon. You have a passion to serve our rural/remote and First Nations communities blending your research, specialized nursing knowledge, experience in complex decision-making, and legislated authority to provide advanced practice primary heath care to meet the health needs of individuals and families. As an NP in community, you act as an important link between clients and health services where you seek to strike a balance between autonomous practice and a broader collaborative model of care that includes primary health care nurses, family physicians, community health nurses and other allied health professionals (i.e. optometrists, dentists, etc.). For more information on this job, please contact Jane Boutette, Assistant Director by email Jane.Boutette@yukon.ca For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Melanie Kaiser, Manager Recruitment & Relief at 867-667-8328 or Melanie.Kaiser@yukon.ca 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:
Requirements
Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory authority.
Recently applied knowledge of Nurse Practitioner theory, practices, and techniques.
Recent and extensive experience in an advanced practice nursing role (e.g., Nurse Practitioner or expanded scope primary care nursing) in a rural/remote community.
Nursing experience with pediatrics, adults, seniors care, chronic disease management, and acute care.
Current, active registration with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association as a Nurse Practitioner in good standing.
RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector.
TB screening.
Class 5 Drivers License.
Current Heart & Stroke BLS
Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory authority
Chronic disease management
Trauma-informed care
Self-care
Clinical leadership
Person-centred care
Acute care
Seniors care
Adult care
Advanced practice nursing
Critical thinking and problem solving
Complex decision-making
Ethics and confidentiality
Comprehensive primary and community health care
Collaborative care with multidisciplinary teams
Research and evidence-based practice integration
Pediatrics care
Benefits
Yearly reimbursement for licensing fees
$7,500 signing bonus for newly hired nurses
Market adjustment allowance of up to $12,000
Potential increased student loan forgiveness for nurses/nurse practitioners/LPNs who work and live in Yukon
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
5-10 yrs
Salary
CA$127,628 - CA$148,293/yr
Location
Mayo, Yukon
Posted
Sep 2, 2026
Application
Employer website
yearly reimbursement for licensing fees - $7,500 signing bonus, for newly hired nurses - learn more here
Market adjustment allowance of up to $12,000
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. 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: Yukon Life Working at Yukon government 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.
Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory authority
Recently applied knowledge of Nurse Practitioner theory, practices, and techniques
Recent & extensive experience working in advanced practice nursing role such as Nurse Practitioner or expanded scope Primary Care Nursing in a rural remote community
Nursing experience with pediatrics, adults, seniors care, chronic disease management, and acute care 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:
Developing strong relationships with multidisciplinary teams to influence collaborative goals.
Ability to provide leadership as a clinical expert/resource to provide quality care and service delivery.
Strong understanding of ethics and confidentiality in practice.
Ability to research current literature and integrate new-evidenced based principles into nursing practice as appropriate.
Knowledge of trauma and its relationship with substance use; ability to provide trauma-informed care.
Ability to recognize the importance of self care.
Ability to provide person-centred care that focuses on improving outcomes.
Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills, with the ability to solve complex problems. 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, active registration with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association as a Nurse Practitioner, in good standing
RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector
TB screening
Class 5 Drivers License
Current Heart & Stroke BLS Job requirements This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following: Clients who are ill or have communicable diseases; lab specimens and body fluids, potential needle punctures; intoxicated, confused, or combative clients or clients with high level of emotional needs; direct and vicarious trauma which may lead to post traumatic stress disorder; radiation (x-rays), chemical supplies which may be caustic; driving in adverse weather and road conditions; video display terminals for extended periods of time. Driving on Yukon highways and within community Eligibility List 12 months Post Date 07 July 2026 Close Date 06 October 2026
Market context
Advanced practice roles in Yukon
Advanced-practice roles in Yukon can be competitive because employers often look for licensed clinicians who can work across varied schedules and meet added certification requirements. For this posting, candidates should confirm an active FNP license, BLS certification, and readiness for weekends, evenings, holidays, and DOT certification within 30 days. Job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review fit faster before applying.
