Minimum of one year nursing experience in specialty area.
Current registration or eligibility for licensing with Yukon Registered Nurses Association (YRNA).
Current C.P.R certification mandatory.
Certification in A.C.L.S. and Critical Care nursing is a plus.
Basic computer literacy essential.
Ability to teach nursing practices and develop care plans.
Responsibilities
Provide nursing care through medical investigation and therapeutic programs.
Implement nursing best practices with a multidisciplinary team.
Supervise and collaborate in patient care planning.
Advocate for patients' physical and psycho-social well-being.
Communicate effectively with patients and team members.
Develop and implement nursing care and discharge plans.
Stay updated on trends and developments in nursing.
Benefits
Generous vacation time.
Annual Yukon bonus.
Relocation allowance.
Free parking available.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Pension plan included.
Access to an on-site gym.
Full Job Description
Regular Full Time Position - (1.0 FTE)
This position is at the L09 level with an hourly pay range of $49.73 - $66.42
(PIPSC Bargaining Unit)
As a multidisciplinary team member, the incumbent provides nursing care for patients through the administration and implementation of medical investigation and therapeutic programs through the application of knowledge of general nursing, physical health, and psycho-social well-being; provides organization, direction, supervision and collaboration in the planning and implementation of nursing best practices.
Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
Knowledge of established practices and procedures of professional nursing care;
Knowledge of trends and developments in the nursing field;
Effective interpersonal skills;
Initiative, good judgment and reliability;
Advocacy and assertiveness skills;
Basic computer literacy;
Ability to teach nursing practices and other relevant clinical skills;
Ability to develop and implement nursing care/treatment/discharge plans;
Ability to communicate orally and in writing;
Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.
The successful candidate is required to have a Diploma/Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, a minimum of (1) one year nursing experience related to the assigned specialty area(s) or specific online course completion for the specialty area(s); be currently registered or able to be licensed with Yukon Registered Nurses Association (YRNA) and have current C.P.R certification. Certification in A.C.L.S. and Critical Care nursing would be considered an asset for this position.
