Nurse Practitioner
This posting
This posting will be used to fill 1 term full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly to March 31, 2026. It will establish a 6-month eligibility list which may be used to fill future permanent and term positions.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.
Who we are
Community and Primary Care (CPC) Nurse Practitioners (NPs) report to various CPC managers and may work in any of the following CPC Clinics or programs (as required):
- Centre de santé Constellation Health Centre (CSCHC),
- Chronic Conditions Support Program (CCSP)
- Referred Care Clinic (RCC)
- Whitehorse Walk-in Clinic
- Withdrawal Management Services
NPs are advanced practice primary health care providers who blend research and their specialized nursing knowledge and experience in complex decision-making with their legislated authority to practice autonomously to meet the health needs of individuals, families, and communities. NPs provide direct clinical, comprehensive care, or may be consulted for advice for care, and are authorized to diagnose diseases, disorders, injuries, or conditions; supply, prescribe, administer and/or monitor the effectiveness of drugs and treatments; order and interpret lab and diagnostic tests; and perform procedures within their legislated scope of practice.
Who we are looking for
The NP provides primary health care in close collaboration with other medical and allied health staff. The NP works closely with health and social care providers located within Whitehorse and throughout the Territory. This includes physicians, nurses, medical office assistants, as well as other social and allied health professionals.
This position liaises with key partners to provide holistic, accessible and equitable care for all CPC clients and contributes to an environment that is inclusive, non-discriminatory, and physically, psychologically and culturally safe.
- For more information on this job, please contact Melissa Laluk, Manager, Constellation Health Centre at 867-336-1353 or Melissa.Laluk@yukon.ca
- For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Jaime Strachan, HR Consultant at 867-332-5768 or Jaime.Strachan@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.
- Either registered or eligible to be registered as a Nurse Practitioner in good standing with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association
- Recently applied knowledge of nursing theory, practices and techniques
- Knowledge of and experience working with individuals with mental health and substance use related challenges would be an asset.
- Bilingual French is considered an asset
It may be helpful for you to review "Prepare your resume and cover letter".
Please note we will not accept resumes sent through email. A profile must be created, and resumes must be submitted in English, through E-recruitment.
Desired knowledge, skills and suitability
If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:
- Ability to operate across multiple levels of care and within a transdisciplinary environment
- Oral and written communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking, relationship building and conflict management skills
- Ability to provide leadership, coaching and training to members of the team
- Experience working with a diverse population
- Ability to recognize the importance of self care.
- Ability to provide person-centred care that focuses on improving outcomes.
- Excellent critical thinking and decision making skills, with the ability to solve complex problems.
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
- Vulnerable Sector RCMP security clearance
- WHMIS 2015 (completed within one month of hire)
- Current registration in good standing with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association
- Verification of Degree
Job requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
- Incumbent works in a clinical environment both physically established and mobile.
- Exposure to infectious agents in the handling and disposing of bodily fluids and wastes, needles, dressings, and treatment of patients with infections, and latex products.
- As this position troubleshoots any unusual event within the facility as well as provides direct care, there is potential for exposure to emotional, physically abusive and/or dissatisfied clients/patients/residents and family members. There is a high degree of job stress in dealing with emergency situations and emotional stress in dealing with emotional situations of loss of physical abilities, adjusting to new environments, terminal and acute illness, bereavement, families in crisis, alcohol and drug problems, depression, and unpredictable behaviors.
- The position must travel within the territory periodically, and travel out-of-territory to attend meetings, workshops, and conferences for professional development, as required.
- May participate in an afterhours call schedule to support clinic services outside of business hours.
- Incumbent may experience increased stress from clinical experiences and associated decisional responsibilities.
Learn more
- For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453.