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.
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: 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.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!