Primary Health Care Nurse Float - (69585)Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Community NursingLocationCarcross, YT Y0B 1B0 CA (Primary)Job TypePermanentEnd DateFull/Part TimeFull-timeStandard Hours Bi-weekly75ClassificationNU17$117,213.00 - $136,071.00UnionYEUDays OffSaturday/SundayTravel25%AdmissibilityOpen to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestryThis 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 RequirementsThis competition is to fill one permanent full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly or two part-time positions working a 6 week on and 6 week off rotation.Newly hired registered nurses will receive a signing bonus of $7,500, learn more belowThis job is based in the community of Carcross in the beautiful Yukon .About usCommunity 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 agile and evolving environment that constantly strives to improve health services to rural Yukon. Community Nursing is committed to supporting our staff by providing a detailed initial orientation to the role and responsibilities and to the expanded scope of practice knowledge and skills requirements. This is followed by on-going seminars, skills education, workshops and educational support.Your roleWorking in an expanded scope of practice,



you will assist individuals and families to achieve and maintain optimal health through the provision of primary care and emergency treatment services, health education/promotion activities, and disease prevention. This work occurs in a very dynamic and evolving environment that constantly strives to improve health services to the community.Reporting to the Primary Health Care Nurse-in-Charge, the incumbent provides both community health and primary health care services through an expanded nursing role. Duties include providing primary health services, emergency services, assisting with the planning, developing, implementation and evaluation of public health/education programs and performing other related duties which contribute to the optimal functioning of the unit. Primary Health Care Nurses provide primary health care services in settings where there is limited access to physician and support services such as lab, x-ray and pharmacy. They must work effectively with both registered nurses and other health and social services practitioners in the provision of primary health care to the community.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:$7,500signing bonus, for newly hired nurses - learn more hereYearly reimbursement for licensing feesIncludes travel from your Canadian home province to Yukon for each rotationRN retention allowance,



PHCN retention allowance and community allowancesFor more information about this position please contact Melanie Kaiserat (867) 667-8328 or [email protected] Qualifications:Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection 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 authorityRecent substantial experience working in emergencyAdvanced Cardiac Life Support CertificationCertification or education in the expanded nursing role is considered an assetExperience in the delivery of community health and treatment services in an expanded role within a cross-cultural environment would be an assetDesired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability:Candidates should have and may be assessed on:Strong knowledge in treatment services in an emergency roleKnowledge in Community Health ProgramsExcellent interpersonal skills, communication, organization and flexibilityAbility to lead, instruct and counselClear understanding of confidentialityAdditional Information:Conditions of employmentYou must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.TB ScreeningCriminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector ScreeningValid Driver's LicenseActive current practicing Yukon RN registration in good standingCurrent Heart & Stoke BLS, ACLS & PALSAn approvedtrauma certification such as TNCC or ITLSto be obtained within 6 months.Job requirementsThis job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:Must be willing to travel by air and roadFrequent driving in community and on Yukon highwaysProviding care both in and out of Health CentresAble to lift up to 30lbsWorking after hours on-call, providing emergency patientcare.

📌 Primary Health Care Nurse Float (Carcross)
🏢 Yukon Government
📍 Carcross