Government of Yukon·Whitehorse, Yukon
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 leadership, coaching, and training to team members.
Administer medications in a clinical setting.
Operate across multiple levels of care within a transdisciplinary environment.
Perform shift work and support resident needs in accordance with facility requirements
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, 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 07 August 2026 Close Date 21 August 2026
Eligible for registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Recent applied knowledge of nursing theory, practices, and techniques. Recent applied knowledge and experience in medication administration in a clinical setting.
TB screening, RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check, CPR Level C with AED, and Yukon LPN registration with Medication Administration upon hire. Ability to perform job requirements including shift work, 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. Preference for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry with priority for Yukon First Nation candidates
Market context
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.