Department
Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Community Nursing - North
Location
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)
Job Type
Term/Temporary
End Date
02 November 2028
Full/Part Time
Full-time
Standard Hours Bi-weekly
75
Classification
MG04
Salary
$115,963.00 - $161,644.00
Union
MGT
Days Off
Saturday/Sunday
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 postingThis posting will be used to fill 1 (one) full-time term position working 75 bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-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.
Your role As a Manager of Community Nursing, you will form an integral part of our collaborative leadership team, using your unique skill set to lead teams, empower employees in their decision making, and collaborate with leadership to meet the needs of communities in the provision of healthcare. In your role you will provide in-person and remote leadership/coaching and supervision of staff. You will work collaboratively to understand the needs of the communities we serve while ensuring the operational requirements of the branch are met. This will include managing employees, working with teams to manage expenditures, establishing/maintaining health centre programming and standards of practice, and creating/sustaining a healthy work environment.
- For more information on this job, please contact Jane Boutette, Assistant Director, Community Nursing Branch at [redacted] or
- For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Ann Caron, HR Consultant at [redacted] or
Your benefitsIn addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
- Government of Yukon's many benefits
Important application and job requirementsEssential 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 in good standing with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory body;
- Nursing experience including rural/northern outpost, and/or advanced practice, and/or emergency nursing;
- Experience in a supervisory/managerial role including direct leadership of teams in primary care or emergency care;
- Experience monitoring and managing operational budgets expenditures;
- Demonstrated continuous learning/development in healthcare administration, leadership, or management is considered an asset.
It may be helpful for you to review "Prepare your resume and cover letter".
Desired knowledge, skills and suitabilityIf selected for an interview, candidates will be expected to demonstrate their competencies to the standard set by the Yukon Government Core Competency Framework
Specifically, this competition will focus on, but not limit itself to, the following competencies:
- Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
- Demonstrating Client Focus
- Influencing Others
- Thinking Strategically
- Taking Action and Achieving Results
- Promoting Common Values and Ethics
- Leading Change and Innovation
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.
Current Yukon Registered Nursing Association registration in good standing, RCMP clearance with vulnerable sector check; Valid Yukon class 5 driver's licence or equivalent; CPR level C and WHMIS 2015
Job requirementsThis job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout Yukon by air and road (6-10 trips/year, 3-5 days/trip). Rotational after-hours emergency coverage by phone. Potential exposure to infectious body fluids, needle stick injuries or interactions with aggressive clients while on site visits; Ability to lift up to 15 kilograms;
Learn more- For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.caor phone 867-667-9453.
Eligibility List
12 months
Post Date
27 October 2026
Close Date
09 November 2026
Job Description
Manager, Community Nursing
