Nurse practitioner
The Government of Yukon’s Department of Health & Social Services based in Whitehorse, YT is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Nurse practitioner. The Government of Yukon’s Department of Health & Social Services is a vital institution committed to promoting well-being and providing comprehensive healthcare services. With a focus on public health, medical care, and social support programs, the department plays an important role in fostering a healthy and inclusive community. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Government of Yukon
Department: Health & Social Services
Division: Deputy Minister’s Office
Position: Nurse practitioner
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $113,680 to $132,086 yearly
Employment Type: Permanent
Classification: NU19
Union: YEU
Travel: 10%
Location: Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Standard Hours Bi-weekly: 75
Shifts: Monday to Friday (four 10-hour shifts weekly)
Job ID: 47373
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education:Â Candidates should be either registered or eligible to be registered as a Nurse Practitioner in good standing with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association and should hold a valid CPR Level C certification
Experience: Candidates should have experience working in a health clinic setting
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should undergo TB screening and obtain Vulnerable Sector RCMP security clearance
- The candidates should have the ability to operate across multiple levels of care and within a transdisciplinary environment
- The candidates should demonstrate critical thinking, relationship building, and conflict management skills and exhibit organizational skills
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should demonstrate recently applied knowledge of nursing theory, practices, and techniques
- The candidates should possess strong oral and written communication skills and ability to provide leadership, coaching, and training to members of the team
- The candidates should have experience working with a diverse population and possess knowledge of Yukon Government’s Putting People First report
- The candidates should have completed WHMIS 2015 within one month of hire
- The candidates should maintain current registration in good standing with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to liaise with key partners to provide holistic, accessible, and equitable care for clients/patients while contributing to an environment that is inclusive, non-discriminatory, and physically, psychologically, and culturally safe
- The candidates should be able to work autonomously to diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and perform treatments for clients experiencing a variety of concerns
- The candidates should be able to report to the Manager of the Walk-In Clinic and be part of a multidisciplinary team that includes social workers, licensed practical nurses, medical office assistants, and physicians
Benefits:
- The candidates will get signing bonus of $7,500, market adjustment allowance of up to $12,000, reimbursement of exam fees for new nursing graduates and yearly reimbursement for licensing fees
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.