Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Administration - Mcdonald Lodge
Location Dawson City, YT Y0B 1G0 CA (Primary)
Job Type Permanent
End Date Full/Part Time
Full-time Standard Hours Bi-weekly 75
Classification NU16
Salary $112,278.00 - $130,288.00
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 posting This posting is to fill (1) permanent position with Continuing Care at Alexander McDonald Lodge in Dawson City. It will also be used to establish a 12-month eligibility list, which may be used to fill future term and permanent vacancies.
The position is based in Dawson City , a vibrant and diverse northern community in the Yukon .
About us The Government of Yukon’s Continuing Care division is recognized for its high standards, delivering quality care to residents and supporting a healthy workplace for staff. Yukon’s long-term care homes are ranked among the best in Canada, including a recent National Institute on Aging report.
Every action and decision is guided by Continuing Care's Vision: 'Exceptional care, honoring your culture and traditions', Mission: "Together, we offer person-centered care that nurtures well-being" and Values: "Connectedness, Dignity, Equity, Integrity and Respect".
Alexander McDonald Lodge (AML) in Dawson City, YT is a 15-bed long-term care home that provides person-centered care to individuals who need varying levels of intermediate care support with daily living activities. Through responsiveness to each resident's uniqueness,



the Lodge creates a feeling of home and belonging for all who live there.
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 KD Braden, Resident Care Manager, Alexander McDonald Lodgeat [email protected]
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Pat Labuguen, HR Consultant at (phone hidden) or [email protected]
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial advantages.
We believe that nurses play a critical role in our health care system, and we offer a signing bonus of *$7500 forRegistered Nurseswith a required 12-month service agreement. 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.
Current registration with YRNA or a Canadian registered nursing regulatory authority
Considerable 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
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
You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.
TB Screening (completed within the last 6 months)
RCMP Vulnerable Sector Check (completed within the last 6 months)
CRP Level C with AED (completed within the last 30 months)
Food Safe Certification
Transportation of Dangerous Goods certificate (completed within the last 30 months)
WHMIS 2015
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,

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