Department

Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Community Nursing - Mayo Centre

Location

Mayo, YT Y0B 1M0 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 competition will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly.

This position is based full time in Mayo in the beautiful Yukon.

About us

Community Nursing Branch is committed to excellence in the provision of Primary and Community Health Care throughout Yukon communities and firmly believes in a client-focused service delivery. This work occurs in a very dynamic and evolving environment that constantly strives to improve health services to rural Yukon.

Your role

As a Nurse Practitioner (NP) with Community Nursing, you will provide comprehensive health care to community members in rural Yukon. You have a passion to serve our rural/remote and First Nations communities blending your research, specialized nursing knowledge, experience in complex decision-making, and legislated authority to provide advanced practice primary heath care to meet the health needs of individuals and families.

As an NP in community, you act as an important link between clients and health services where you seek to strike a balance between autonomous practice and a broader collaborative model of care that includes primary health care nurses, family physicians,



community health nurses and other allied health professionals (i.e. optometrists, dentists, etc.).

For more information on this job, please contact Jane Boutette, Assistant Director by email [email protected]

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Melanie Kaiser, Manager Recruitment & Relief at (phone hidden) or [email protected]

Your advantages

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

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

- yearly reimbursement for licensing fees
- $7,500 signing bonus, for newly hired nurses -
- Market adjustment allowance of up to $12,000
As an added benefit, nurses, nurse practitioners and LPNs who work and live in the Yukon may be eligible for increased student loan forgiveness. .

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.

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; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

- Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory authority
- Recently applied knowledge of Nurse Practitioner theory, practices, and techniques




- Recent & extensive experience working in advanced practice nursing role such as Nurse Practitioner or expanded scope Primary Care Nursing in a rural remote community
- Nursing experience with pediatrics, adults, seniors care, chronic disease management, and acute care

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.
- Ability to recognize the importance of self care.
- 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.

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, active registration with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association as a Nurse Practitioner, in good standing
- RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector
- TB screening
- Class 5 Drivers License
- Current Heart & Stroke BLS

Job requirements

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

Clients who are ill or have communicable diseases; lab specimens and body fluids, potential needle punctures; intoxicated, confused, or combative clients or clients with high level of emotional needs; direct and vicarious trauma which may lead to post traumatic stress disorder; radiation (x-rays), chemical supplies which may be caustic; driving in adverse weather and road conditions; video display terminals for extended periods of time.

Driving on Yukon highways and within community

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

07 July 2026

Close Date

06 October 2026

Job Description

JD July 2026 - NP

📌 Nurse Practitioner (Canada)
🏢 Yukon Government
📍 Canada