Yukon Hospital·Whitehorse, Yukon
The incumbent provides nursing care for patients by implementing medical investigation and therapeutic programs. They also provide organization, direction, and supervision in the planning and implementation of nursing best practices within a multidisciplinary team.
Registered Nurse – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) within Surgical Services – Multiple Permanent & Term Opportunities
This position is at the L09 level with an hourly pay range of $49.73 - $66.42
(PIPSC Bargaining Unit)
This competition will be used to fill current and future permanent and term Registered Nurse 1 vacancies within the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), including both full-time and part-time positions.
An eligibility list will be established and maintained for six (6) months from the closing date of this competition.
As vacancies arise during that period, appointments may be made from the eligibility list without reposting.
Candidates selected for interview will be asked, prior to the interview, to identify which position(s) they wish to be considered for (e.g., permanent or term, full-time or part-time).
Candidates will only be considered for the position(s) they identify during the recruitment process, and eligibility will apply only to those position types identified by the candidate.
As a multidisciplinary team member, the incumbent provides nursing care for patients through the administration and implementation of medical investigation and therapeutic programs through the application of knowledge of general nursing, physical health, and psycho-social well-being; provides organization, direction, supervision and collaboration in the planning and implementation of nursing best practices.
The successful candidate is required to have a Diploma/Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, a minimum of (1) one year nursing experience related to the assigned specialty area(s); be currently registered or able to be licensed with Yukon Registered Nurses Association (YRNA) and have current C.P.R (BLS) certification. Certification in A.C.L.S, P.A.L.S., and N.R.P. would be considered desirable for this position. The successful candidate must have completed a certified Peri-operative program from an accredited institution.
Closing Date: 4:00pm August 26, 2025
Candidates must hold a Diploma or Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, have at least one year of relevant experience, and possess a certified Peri-operative program credential. Current registration with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association and BLS certification are mandatory.
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.
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