Community Health Nurse

This posting

This posting will be used to fill full-time term positions working 75 hours bi-weekly. This posting will also be used for Anticipatory full-time permanent positions

It will establish a 6-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

Who we are

Community Nursing is committed to excellence in providing a range of accessible, affordable services that assist individuals, families, and communities to reach their full potential. As a Community Health Nurse (CHN) you will focus on preventative health strategies to promote the health and wellbeing of our community members. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic innovative leaders with excellent communication skills. We are committed to a respectful workplace where everyone is valued.

Your role

Reporting to the Nurse in Charge, this position will deliver preventative services in the form of screening, assessment, immunization, education/consultation, and health counseling to individuals and groups. Working as a CHN, you will be part of a team that constantly strives to improve services to the Yukon people.

For more information about this position, please contact Erin Fiander, A/Manager Public Health Centres, at [email protected]

For more information about the staffing process, please contact Ann Caron, Human Resources Consultant at 867-332-6273 or [email protected]

Your benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

• Government of Yukon’s many benefits

We believe that nurses play a critical role in our health care system, and we offer a signing bonus of *$7500 for Registered Nurses and yearly reimbursement for licencing fees.

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.

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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; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

• Current Registration with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory authority
• Recent experience in public health nursing or related field with emphasis on breastfeeding education, immunization, health protection, illness prevention, health promotion and community development.

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 in community health programs.
• Strong knowledge in immunization delivery.
• Knowledge of breastfeeding best practices and Infant Nutrition.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication, organization, and flexibility.
• Work independently & within a diverse team.
• Ability to lead, instruct and counsel.
• Clear understanding of confidentiality.

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

Conditions of employment

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

TB Screening, Police Clearance with vulnerable sector, Valid Driver’s Licence, Current registration with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association, Current CPR HCP, & WHMIS.

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

Regular exposure to infectious agents, this position requires frequent driving and visiting clients in their homes, occasional lifting and moving of clients and equipment, & Ability to travel within Yukon up to 20%.

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [email protected] or phone 867-667-9453.