Government of Yukon·Whitehorse, Yukon
Perform assessments and evaluate care requirements for clients requiring Continuing Care Services.
Assign clients requiring Continuing Care Services (including home care and long-term care) to appropriate staff for client care navigation.
Serve as an essential point of contact and collaborative partner for stakeholders (including Yukon Hospital Corporation) to support client discharges to Continuing Care programs.
Support Aging in Place and Home First Philosophy.
Coordinate services for clients with complex health conditions transferring to a long-term care/home care setting
Department Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Administration - Home Care Location Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary) Job Type Permanent End Date Full/Part Time Full-time Standard Hours Bi-weekly 75 Classification NU15 Salary $107,554.00 - $124,747.00 Union YEU Days Off Saturday/Sunday Travel 25% 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 This posting will be used to fill 1 (one) permanent, full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly.
It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which will be used to fill future vacancies.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.
The Government of Yukon's Continuing Care division is known for its exceptional standards, providing clients with the highest level of care and a healthy workplace for staff. The services offered are among the best in Canada, and Yukon’s long-term care homes ranked second in a recent report issued by the National Institute on Ageing. This position is based within the Home Care branch of Continuing Care that offers a range of services tailored to meet individual needs, including acute care, rehabilitation, and support for chronic and palliative conditions. These services are determined through personalized assessments to help clients remain in their homes, providing respite for caregivers and promoting independence and a higher quality of life. 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 This position is responsible for preforming assessments, evaluating care requirements, and assigning clients requiring Continuing Care Services, including home care and long-term care services to appropriate staff for client care navigation. You are an essential point of contact and collaborative partner, for stakeholders such as the Yukon Hospital Corporation, to support client discharges to Continuing Care programs, while supporting an Aging in Place and Home First Philosophy.
For more information on this job, please contact Alison Sisson, Supervisor, Interdisciplinary Team-Home Care at 867-334-4925 or Alison.Sisson@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.
Government of Yukon’s many 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. Check out:
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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.
Registered Nurse registration with YRNA or a Canadian registered nursing regulatory authority
Recent experience in screening, intake, and coordinating services for clients with complex health conditions transferring to a long-term care/home care setting
Experience providing advanced nursing assessments within the scope of a Registered Nurse 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 knowledge and experience in resources encompassing a range of services/ programs to meet complex client needs
Excellent interpersonal skills, communication, organization and flexibility
Excellent ability to build and maintain effective relationships and partnerships through collaboration
Sound ethical decision-making skills
Commitment to excellent client service It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.
Registered Nurse registration with YRNA or a Canadian registered nursing regulatory authority.
Recent experience in screening, intake, and coordinating services for clients with complex health conditions transferring to a long-term care/home care setting.
Experience providing advanced nursing assessments within the scope of a Registered Nurse.
Strong knowledge and experience in resources encompassing a range of services/programs to meet complex client needs.
Excellent interpersonal skills, communication, organization, and flexibility.
Excellent ability to build and maintain effective relationships and partnerships through collaboration.
Sound ethical decision-making skills.
Commitment to excellent client service.
TB screening.
RCMP Vulnerable Sector Check.
Valid class 5 driver’s licence.
CPR Level C with AED (completed within the past 30 months).
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (completed within past 30 months).
Current registration with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association
Market context
Nursing roles in Yukon typically show steady demand because employers need licensed clinicians who can work across varied care settings and, in some assignments, obtain additional territorial licensure. These roles are competitive because candidates must bring an accredited nursing education, a valid license in good standing, and readiness for required experience and credentialing. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and prepare examples of relevant experience before applying.