Department

Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Professional Services - Homecare

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

15 April 2027

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

NU15

Salary

$107,554.00 - $124,747.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

As Per Rotation

Travel

25%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government's goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.

Job Summary and Requirements

This is a until -filled competition. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time after 10 business days with 24-hour posted notice. Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes, whichever is earliest.

This posting

This posting is for 1 (one) full-time term position working 75 hours biweekly until April 15, 2027. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill anticipatory permanent, term, AOC and casual vacancies.

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

Your role

The Yukon Home Care Program provides client-focused health services in the home, improving quality of life and supporting Yukoners to live independently. Home Care offers a range of services tailored to meet individual needs, including support for acute care, chronic and palliative conditions. These services are determined through standardized assessments to assist in creating individualized plans of care; and are supported by an interdisciplinary team, consisting of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Licensed Practical Nurses, Social Workers and Home Support Workers.

As an integral team member, the Registered Nurse service delivery includes client specific care coordination, liaising with the medical community direct nursing care, such as; education, treatment related to medical conditions (i.e. wound care, ostomy care etc.), collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, development of care plans, funding requests, and other nursing duties.

• For more information on this job, please contact Brianna Craven, Supervisor, Interdisciplinary Team- Home Care at [redacted] or
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Leah Berman, HR Consultant at [redacted] or

Your benefits

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

• Government of Yukon's many benefits

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.

• Registered Nurse registration with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory authority
• Recent and relevant clinical nursing experience within the Registered Nurse scope of practice, including assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care
• Home Care and/or Community Care nursing experience

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:

• Ability to provide professional care for residents by promoting their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being
• Ability to provide leadership, coaching and training to members of the team
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience working in a community care setting
• Excellent critical thinking, relationship building and conflict management skills
• Ability to operate across multiple levels of care and within a transdisciplinary environment
• Strong understanding of working with various cultural backgrounds

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
• Vulnerable Sector RCMP security clearance
• CPR Level C with AED (complete within last 30 months)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (complete within last 30 months)
• Valid class 5 Driver's License without driving restrictions
• Current registration with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association

Job requirements

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

• Shift work (days, evenings, weekends, including stat holidays)
• Exposure to plants and/or flowers, animals, latex products, second-hand smoke from residents/clients
• Heavy lifting 50 lbs and over, bending.
• Travel during inclement weather conditions may be required

Learn more

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

09 July 2026

Close Date

09 October 2026

Job Description

Home Care RN