Department

Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Referred Care Clinic

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

NU19

Salary

$127,628.00 - $148,293.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

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 a joint competition between the Referred Care Clinic and the Centre de santé Constellation Health Centre (CSCHC).

It will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time and 1 term full-time position, both working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions, including permanent, term, AOC, and casual, for Whitehorse based Community and Primary Care positions.

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

Your role at the Referred Care Clinic (RCC)

The Referred Care Clinic is a primary care clinic for vulnerable adults with unstable mental health and/or substance use disorders. The RCC also operates alongside Opioid Treatment Services which supports any resident wishing to seek help in managing their opioid use. The RCC is a multidisciplinary team composed of outreach support workers, outreach licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, social workers and medical office assistants. The referred care clinic is embedded within the Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services (MWSU) branch of government, and we work closely and collaboratively with all of MWSU, including direct support in the Withdrawal Management program.

As a Nurse Practitioner, you will be part of multidisciplinary team that is dedicated to providing high quality person-centred and trauma informed care to people seeking primary care and opioid treatment from Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services. You will use your clinical expertise and understanding of theory to provide advanced assessments that will help guide treatment and ideally result in improved health-related outcomes for the individual. This role also supports Opioid Treatment Services and would support professional training to the successful incumbent to provide opioid agonist therapy when indicated.

Your role at the Centre de santé Constellation Health Centre (CSCHC)

The Centre de santé Constellation Health Centre is a is a bilingual primary health care clinic, providing high quality primary care to its paneled clients utilizing an interdisciplinary team. The NP provides primary health care in close collaboration with other medical and allied health staff. The NP works closely with health and social care providers located within Whitehorse and throughout the Territory. This includes physicians, nurses, medical office assistants, as well as other social and allied health professionals.

This position liaises with key partners to provide holistic, accessible and equitable care for all Integrated Health Services' clients and contributes to an environment that is inclusive, non-discriminatory, and physically, psychologically and culturally safe.

NPs are advanced practice primary health care providers who blend research and their specialized nursing knowledge and experience in complex decision-making with their legislated authority to practice autonomously to meet the health needs of individuals, families, and communities. NPs provide direct clinical, comprehensive care, or may be consulted for advice for care, and are authorized to diagnose diseases, disorders, injuries, or conditions; supply, prescribe, administer and/or monitor the effectiveness of drugs and treatments; order and interpret lab and diagnostic tests; and perform procedures within their legislated scope of practice.

• For more information on a position with RCC, please contact Tyler Bowman, Supervisor, Referred Care Clinic/Opioid Treatment Services Clinic at [redacted] or [redacted]
• For more information on a position with CSCHC, please contact Melissa Laluk, Clinic Manager, Centre de santé Constellation Health Centre at [redacted] or [redacted]
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Jaime Strachan, HR Consultant at [redacted] or [redacted]

Your benefits

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

• Government of Yukon's many benefits

Because we believe health care positions play a critical role in the lives of Yukoners, we also offer:

• $7,500 signing bonus for newly hired nurses - learn more here
• Market adjustment allowance of up to $12,000 per annum
• Yearly reimbursement for licensing fees
• Annual retention and community allowances
• As an added benefit, NPs who work and live in the Yukon may be eligible for increased student loan forgiveness. Check out the details here
• Relocation assistance may be considered for the successful candidate.

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.

Check out:

• Yukon Life
• Working at Yukon government

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 or eligible to be registered as a Nurse Practitioner in good standing with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association
• Recent experience providing primary care as a licensed Nurse practitioner
• Experience working within a primary health care team in a collaborative practice model is considered an asset.
• Experience working with either perinatal clients, clients accessing gender affirming care, clients requiring ongoing chronic disease management, and clients requiring management for mental wellness and/or substance use challenges would be an asset
• Demonstrated Northern, remote or rural experience providing primary health care is an asset

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:

• Developing strong relationships with multidisciplinary teams to influence collaborative goals.
• Ability to provide leadership as a clinical expert/resource to provide quality care and service delivery.
• Strong understanding of ethics and confidentiality in practice.
• Ability to research current literature and integrate new-evidenced based principles into nursing practice as appropriate.
• Knowledge of trauma and its relationship with substance use; ability to provide trauma-informed care.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize the importance of self-care and to engage in collaborative team practices that support safe, high-quality patient care.
• Experience providing care to diverse populations including individuals from various cultural, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds
• Ability to provide person-centred care that focuses on improving outcomes.
• Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills, with the ability to solve complex problems.
• Proficiency and comfort working with electronic medical records and other digital systems, including computer-based charting and documentation.
• Ability to assess and manage both acute health concerns and chronic disease in a primary care setting

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 Nurse Practitioner registration in good standing with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association
• RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector
• TB screening
• CPR Level HCP
• Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence or equivalent

Job requirements

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

• Potential of Exposure to upset and verbally/physically abusive clients
• Exposure to infectious materials (ex. Bodily fluids)
• Periodical travel outside Yukon for conferences, meetings, or other forms of professional development
• Occasional travel for patient home visits or pop up clinics at other community locations
• Regular and extended use of computers for electronic medical record (EMR) documentation, clinical information systems, and other digital programs required for service delivery.
• May be required to participate in an afterhours schedule to support clinic services outside of regular business hours.
• The successful candidate(s) may be required to use a fleet vehicle to pick up supplies or make deliveries on behalf of the clinic or branch
• This position lives and works in Whitehorse and may be required to work between varying clinics within Community and Primary Care

Learn more

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

15 May 2026

Close Date

14 August 2026

Job Description

Nurse Practitioner JD