KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Good knowledge of management methods, techniques and solid management skills including ability to develop and manage a budget and human resources;
• Knowledge of established practice and procedures of professional nursing care;
• Knowledge of trends and developments in the nursing field;
• Knowledge and ability to enhance continuum of care;
• Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care;
• Knowledge of conflict resolutions skills and techniques;
• Ability to be effective in planning, implementing and evaluating change;
• Ability to develop and implement nursing care plans;
• Ability to maintain records and prepare comprehensive and concise reports and correspondence;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Strong analytical and organization skills;
• Strong computer skills/proficiency;
• Strong human resource and interpersonal skills with the ability to organize, coach, mentor and evaluate staff in varied roles
• Ability to set priorities and to show good judgment;
• Self- motivated and willingness towards continued learning;
• Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.
  The successful candidate will have a Diploma or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing with a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of nursing experience related to the assigned department/unit. Candidates must hold a valid Yukon Registered Nurses Association license and have current CPR. Preference will be given to candidates with three (3) to five (5) years of management experience in Surgical Services/ OR, with other management experiences being considered. Advanced Cardiac Lift Support (ACLS), Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), experience in Mental Health nursing, additional education in nursing management, financial management, staff development, Post graduate certification in specialty areas, Masters in Nursing or Leadership and MediTech experience would be desired.
  TO APPLY: Visit our website and apply
  For more information, contact recruitment at 867-393-8675/9000 ext 8347
  Visit whitehorse.ca and yukon.ca for more information on Whitehorse and living in the Yukon!
  Indigenous Workforce Initiative – We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. When you apply for a job, you can choose to identify as Indigenous in your application. Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. Yukon Hospitals’ Indigenous Engagement Advisor will then contact you to offer support with your application, share information about training or mentorships, and answer any questions you may have. All self-identification information will remain confidential. You can get support before or after applying for a job by contacting IWI@yukonhospitals.ca or calling 867-332-7203.
  Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from International applicants. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.

Please refer the Job description for details