31 Oct
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Yukon Government
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Whitehorse
31 Oct
Yukon Government
Whitehorse
Public health nursing expertise powers preventive services at the Whitehorse Health Centre, including breastfeeding education, immunization, and health counseling. Travel within Yukon is required. Government of Yukon seeks a Community Health Nurse for full-time term work in Whitehorse. Reporting to the Nurse in Charge, you will deliver accessible services to individuals and groups. The position contributes to Community Nursing’s focus on health promotion, illness prevention, and community development. Strong communication, organization, interpersonal skills, and flexibility are key.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct screening and assessments for individuals and groups
- Deliver immunizations and related preventive health services
- Provide breastfeeding education and infant nutrition guidance
- Offer health education, consultation, and counseling
- Travel frequently to visit clients in their homes
Requirements:
- Current Canadian registered nursing registration
- Recent public health nursing or related field experience
- Robust knowledge of community health programs
- Excellent communication, organization, interpersonal skills, and flexibility
- Current Yukon registration, valid licence, CPR HCP, and WHMIS Use public health nursing, immunization delivery, and education skills to support community wellbeing throughout Whitehorse and Yukon.
📌 Public Health Registered Nurse Yukon (Whitehorse)
🏢 Yukon Government
📍 Whitehorse