Clinical Coordinator

This is for a 6-month Term until September 2025 working 75 hours biweekly. This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

Our team

The Sexualized Assault Response Team (SART) is a group of service providers that support victims of sexualized assault. SART provides support that:

• focuses on the victim's needs, concerns and rights - it's the victim's choice.
• is positive - victims should feel dignified and respected by service providers.
• is trauma-informed; the victim's lived experience will always be considered.
• takes into account the social realities and barriers in the Yukon, as well as the impact of colonization on Yukon First Nations people.
• acknowledges that sexualized assault is a form of gender-based violence; and
• recognizes that certain groups are more at risk of sexualized violence, including:
  • women.
  • youth.
  • Indigenous people.
  • 2SLGBTQIA+ people.
  • people with disabilities; and
  • seniors.

The SART Clinical Coordinator is a member of the Community Health Programs team which delivers a variety of health programs and services to Yukoners across the Territory.

Your role

Clinical Coordinator, Sexualized Assault Response Team (SART) is responsible for the successful operation of the Yukon's sexual assault health services. As the program lead, the Clinical Coordinator will identify and define policies and procedures, best practices, as well as the implementation strategies required to deliver the program's goals and objectives. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, the Clinical Coordinator must be able to build, and maintain lasting relationships with the program team, and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

• For more information regarding specific details of the position, please contact: Benton Foster, Director Community Health Programs, at (867)-667-8340 or at Benton.Foster@yukon.ca
• For more information about the recruitment process, please Sneha Iyer, HR Consultant at 867-332-8615 or at Sneha.Iyer@yukon.ca
  

Your benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

• Government of Yukon's many benefits

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.

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• Yukon Life
• Working at Yukon government

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.

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN).
• Current registration in good standing with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory authority (please note this clearly on your resume).
• Recent experience in nursing practices, and techniques with an emphasis on Sexual Health, Sexual Assault, and victim supports.
• Experience in identifying, creating, and/or updating policies, procedures, and best practices
• Experience in training, mentoring, and/or orientating new clinical staff
• Knowledge and experience of Court proceedings and legal procedures would be considered 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:

• Knowledge and experience in trauma informed care and practice.
• Ability to lead, instruct, and counsel individuals and teams.
• Ability to develop program curriculum and implement appropriate training.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills

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.

• Verification of Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Current registration with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association
• TB screening
• Vulnerable Sector RCMP Security Clearance
• CPR Level HCP
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence
• WHMIS 2015

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• Exposure to clients with high levels of emotional need, direct and vicarious trauma, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
• Support for victims and care providers of sexual assault.
• Working in either an office environment, hospital setting, or in community.
• Travel within Yukon.

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453.