Department

Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Complex Care - Copper Ridge

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

11 August 2027

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

NU16

Salary

$112,278.00 - $130,288.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

As Per Rotation

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 posting

This posting will be used to fill 1 (one) full-time term, ending August 11, 2027, working 75 hours bi-weekly. 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 Care and Community branch is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to take on a clinical leadership role. This position champions person-centred care while supervising, mentoring and guiding staff to deliver exceptional service that respects culture, dignity, and individual needs. The ideal candidate is a confident leader with strong clinical expertise, critical thinking skills, and a passion for teamwork, coaching, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in Continuing Care while working to your full scope of practice with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association, we'd love to hear from you.

• For more information on this job, please contact Aaron Bielz, Resident Care Manager at [redacted] or [redacted]
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Leah Berman, 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

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.

• Current registration with YRNA or 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
• Recent experience in a leadership or team coordination capacity (e.g., charge nurse, preceptor, mentoring, or acting supervisory roles)
• Recent experience in a supervisory role that has provided supervision and participation in performance management processes is considered an asset
• Experience providing care to seniors or adults in a long-term care setting is considered an asset
• Experience in post-acute care environments may be considered 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:

• Dedicated to providing the highest standard of resident care by way of your excellent clinical and assessment skills and your genuine desire to work with residents in long term care
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work with and lead a variety of disciplines in a team atmosphere
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills

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
• RCMP Vulnerable Sector Check
• CRP Level C with AED (completed within the last 30 months)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods certificate (completed within the last 30 months)
• WHMIS 2015
• A valid Class 5 driver's license with no restrictions
• Current registration with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association

Job requirements

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

• Exposure to animals, latex products, second hand smoke from residents, infectious agents,
• Heavy lifting and bending

Learn more

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

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

30 June 2026

Close Date

14 July 2026

Job Description

RN Supervisor JD