Department Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services
- Branch Administration (CPS) Location Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type
Term/Temporary End Date 31 December 2028 Full/Part Time Full-time Standard Hours Bi-weekly 75 Classification NU17 Salary $117,213.00
- $136,071.00 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 will be used to fill 1 full-time term position working 75 bi-weekly. It will establish a12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions. This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon. Our team Community Nursing Branch is responsible for the delivery of primary and public health care through health centres across the Yukon. This position is based in Whitehorse and includes the training, on-going education and development of staff to ensure they meet or exceed the professional standards required to function in community and public health programs. The Community Nursing Branch overall is also responsible for the management and operation of various tele-information programs and systems and liaising with the 811 health-line and with other internal education and learning management systems. Your role The Nursing Practice Consultant (NPC)



is part of a skilled and dynamic team responsible for coordinating and delivering clinical training to all branch staff and mentoring primary health care and public health nurses, including nurse supervisors. This position supports professional development courses and provides training and education designed to maintain and keep current the knowledge and skills of those working in expanded scope and public health nursing roles. In addition, Nursing Practice Consultant (NPC) identify, develop and maintain practice resources and supports required to meet program objectives and ensure financial accountability; provide recommendations to Community Nursing management; conduct program audits and develop and deliver educational support to address practice issues and promote high-quality nursing care.
- For more information on this job, please contact Jenna McDowell, Manager of Clinical Practice and Quality Improvement, Community Nursingat Jenna.
[email protected]
- For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Ann Caron, HR Consultant at (phone hidden) or Annelouise.
[email protected] Your benefits In addition to a competitive salary,

we offer
many additional financial and non-financial benefits. We believe that nurses play a critical role in our health care system, and

we offer
a signing bonus of *$7500 for Registered Nurses and yearly reimbursement for licencing fees. 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; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.
- Current registration with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory authority
- Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of programs
- Recent experience in the delivery of primary & emergency health care in a rural/remote setting
- Experience in delivering training workshops/courses would be an asset
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) would be 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:
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, organization and flexibility.
- Ability to lead, coach and counsel
- Strong knowledge of quality assurance, quality improvement, risk management and resource utilization.
- Strong knowledge of primary health care programs and emergency nursing care 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 Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector, Valid class 5 driver’s licence or equivalent, Yukon RN registration in valuable standing (prior to start date), Current CPR, and BLS-HCP . *Job requirements* This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following: Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the Yukon by both ground and air. Learn more
- For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [email protected] phone (phone hidden). Eligibility List 12 months Post Date 29 October 2026 Close Date 12 November 2026

Job Description
Nursing Practice Consultant

📌 Nursing Practice Consultant (Whitehorse)
🏢 Yukon Government
📍 Whitehorse