Intake Coordinator Admission and Assessment
This posting
This posting will be used to fill one term until January 29, 2027. It will establish a 12-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
Continuing Care is committed to the development and delivery of comprehensive care and services, providing long-term care, home care and regional therapy services for citizens of Yukon.
Home care delivers health-related services to individuals who have difficulty accessing services in the community due to mobility or health restraints. The objective is to support individuals so that they can live independently in their homes.
Our philosophy
"Every action and decision performed by this position is founded on respect for the residents and clients, for the promotion of their dignity, individual freedom, choice and lifestyle, and meaningful quality living"
Who we are looking for
The Care and Community Branch of Continuing Care support multiple programs including the intake and assessment for home care services. We are looking for a Registered Nurse that has knowledge of Continuing Care as well as intake and assessment processes. Reporting to the Manager, Community Care, you will be responsible for the intake of referrals for Continuing Care programs, performing assessments, evaluating care requirements, and assigning clients requiring Home Care services.
- For more information on this job, please contact Kristina Mader, Manager, Home Care at 867-332-1157 or kristina.mader@yukon.ca
- For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Leah Berman, HR Consultant at 867-334-5132 or leah.berman@yukon.ca
Your benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial 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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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.
- Eligible for registration as Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner with Yukon Registered Nurses Association
- Experience in assessing and evaluating care requirements for clients, including use of standardized assessment
- Experience utilizing electronic client records such as Goldcare, Meditech, Plexia, etc.
- Experience working as a Registered Nurse in a community setting is 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:
- Strong ability to collaborate and work within a multi-disciplinary team and with other health professionals, community and government agencies
- Knowledge of intake and assessment tools and procedures
- Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making skills when assessing information and needs of clients
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.
RCMP with Vulnerable Sector check, TB Screening, CPR Level C (within last 6 months), Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate, WHMIS 2015, Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence without daylight restrictions, and current registration with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association upon hire.
Job requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
Lifting up to 20 lbs, travel within the Territory, winter driving conditions and exposure to pets, smoking, latex and other irritants
Learn more
- For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453.