This posting will be used to fill 2 full-time Permanent positions working 75 hours bi-weekly. A12-month eligibility list will be established to fill similar positions.

Term and Auxiliary-On-Call (AOC) career opportunities will also be considered.

Annual salary of $107,554 - $124,747 + Pension + Benefits + $7,500 Signing Bonus + Annual reimbursement for RN registrationfees

Looking for something different than another hospital position?
At the Whitehorse Correctional Centre, experienced Registered Nurses work in a unique healthcare environment where critical thinking, clinical autonomy, and advanced nursing skills are essential. If you're looking for meaningful work, skilled challenge, and a lifestyle that includes no night shifts and a four-on, four-off schedule, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

This is not a typical nursing position.
WCC nurses provide primary health care, chronic disease management, addiction medicine support, mental health assessments, and emergency response within a correctional setting. Working under medical directives and as part of a small, collaborative team, our nurses exercise a high degree of clinical judgment, autonomy, and decision-making every day.

If you are an experienced nurse looking for a role that challenges you professionally while offering exceptional work-life balance, we want to hear from you.

Why Consider WCC?
Practice in an expanded nursing role

Work with significant professional autonomy

Conduct advanced assessments and clinical decision-making

Respond to urgent and emergency care situations

Manage a broad range of acute and chronic health conditions

Develop expertise in correctional and forensic healthcare

Work-Life Balance

No night shifts

10.75-hour shifts

Four days on, four days off schedule

Competitive vacation and leave provisions

Professional Development

Access ongoing clinical training and certifications

Training completed during work hours whenever operationally feasible

Opportunities to expand specialized nursing skills

Join a Strong Team

Small team environment consisting of a Health Services Manager and four Registered Nurses

Collaborative and supportive workplace culture

Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues

Prospect to mentor and preceptor other nursing professionals

Experience Life in Yukon
Whether you're looking for adventure, professional growth, or a complete lifestyle change, the Yukon offers an experience unlike anywhere else in Canada.

Short commutes

Northern lights, mountains, and wilderness at your doorstep

The opportunity to make a real impact in a unique healthcare setting

Learn about the Whitehorse Correctional Centre

Careers in the Government of Yukon

About the Role
The position requires sound clinical judgment, excellent assessment skills, and the ability to respond confidently in fast-paced and unpredictable situations. We provide comprehensive nursing care within a multidisciplinary correctional healthcare team.

You will work with clients presenting a wide range of health needs, including:

Acute and chronic medical conditions

Mental health concerns

Addictions and substance use disorders

Emergency and urgent care needs

This role is best suited for nurses who are comfortable working independently, confident making clinical decisions, and motivated by meaningful and challenging work.

We're Looking For
Ideal candidates will have experience in one or more of the following areas:





Community health nursing

Correctional healthcare

You thrive when:

Every day is different

You are trusted to use your professional judgment

You can work independently while being part of a strong team

You enjoy solving complex clinical problems

You remain calm during emergencies and high-pressure situations

Essential Qualifications:
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based on the detailed 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.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN).

Current RN registration, in good standing, with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory authority.

Recent RN experience in an emergency department or rural community health centre is required.

Recentexperience working in an expanded nursing role.

Recentexperience working with addiction medicine, including assessments, initiation of treatment and monitoring.

Recentexperience working with clients with complex mental health needs, including comprehensive assessments, management and individualized treatment plan development and monitoring.

Experience working in a Correctional intuition would be an asset.

Experience working with vulnerable populations would be an asset.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or considerable experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability:
Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

Contextual knowledge:

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

Current trends in health promotion/disease prevention practices and programs

Applicable legislation, policies and procedures, including ATIPP, HIPMA, and privacy best practices

Theories, principles and practices in primary health care

Knowledge of client medical triage process

Knowledge of best practices in emergency care management

Skills and abilities:

Effective written and oral communication skills

Effective teaching skills in a group setting or one-on-one

Ability to instruct, lead and counsel

Strong computer skills and knowledge of word-processing applications

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a cross-cultural workplace

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment

Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills, with the ability to solve complex problems

Ability to provide client-centered care that focuses on improving outcomes

Strong basic and advanced clinical nursing skills

Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing processes

Ability to perform transferred medical functions beyond normal hospital roles and responsibilities

Ability to maintain the highest standard of confidentiality

Has initiative and is able to work independently

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment

Comfortable dealing with stressful/crisis/emergency situations

Crisis intervention skills





Always maintain personal and workplace safety

Additional Information:
Conditions of Employment:
Have and maintain:

Valid Security Clearance, including vulnerable sector (required prior to the first day of work)

Valid Medical Clearance (required prior to the first day of work)

Recent TB screening

Current registration with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory authority

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification (to be obtained within the first 6 months of employment)

TNCC Certification

CTAS Certification

ASSIST or equivalent mental health training

Valid Class 5 driver’s license (required on the first day of work)

Job Requirements:

Critical deadlines, constant interruptions, and instructions from multiple sources (at times)

Regular instances of elevated stress due to various emergencies and the need for timely, crucial decision-making

Working shift work (Days and evenings), including weekends and statutory holidays

Daily exposure to clients suffering from chronic illnesses and infectious diseases within the confines of the institution

Potential for physical and/or verbal abuse from volatile/aggressive clients

Lifting and transferring clients and equipment (can be up to 300 lbs.)

Standing and walking for extended periods of time

Transferring heavy emergency equipment during emergency situations, which may involve stairs

Climbing stairs multiple times throughout the day

Working with hazardous materials

Potential exposure to infectious agents in handling and disposing of bodily fluids or treatment of clients with infections

Maintaining uncomfortable positions if required for emergency care and assessments

Critical deadlines, constant interruptions, and instructions from multiple sources (at times)

Regular instances of elevated stress due to various emergencies and the need for timely, crucial decision-making

Make a Difference. At WCC, RNs play a vital role in delivering essential healthcare services to a vulnerable population while working in one of Canada's most unique practice environments.

If you're looking for a nursing career that offers autonomy, challenge, professional growth, and a lifestyle unlike anywhere else, consider joining the Whitehorse Correctional Centre Health Services Team.

Become part of something different. Registered nurse: Corrections | Careers in the Government of Yukon

Competitive Compensation

Eligible for applicable shift premiums and overtime in accordance with the collective agreement

$7,500 Nursing Recruitment Retention Bonus

The Government of Yukon offers a competitive total compensation package, including:

Pay, benefits and pension

Extended health and dental coverage

Paid sick leave

Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

Maternity, parental, and family-related leave benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Personal and professional development

Work-Life Balance

No night shifts

Four days on, four days off schedule

10.75-hour shifts

Flexible work and leave options

Regular opportunities for extended periods off between rotations

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Short-term personal and crisis counselling

For more information about this prospect please contact Amanda Hatch, Manager, Health Services, at:[email protected]

For information about applying for a Department of Justice position, contact Jenny Mueller, HR Consultant, at:[email protected]

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