Manager, Community Nursing

at  Government of Yukon

Job Summary and Requirements
This posting
This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 6-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
Community Nursing provides specialized programming designed to meet the unique needs of our Northern, Yukon communities. We are recognized for our commitment to excellence in the provision of rural and remote, primary and public health services throughout Yukon, including 24/7 emergency care.
The Community Nursing team is a group of high-performing, compassionate people dedicated to serving with respect and purpose. We seek to foster relationships with Indigenous Peoples and collaborate with First Nations’ leadership to continually improve population health status in Yukon communities. We are committed to the ongoing development of our team, and are recognized for our professional development opportunities, including our mentorship program designed to prepare and support nurses who serve rural communities in an expanded scope of practice.
Community Nursing Branch is responsible for the delivery of primary and public health care through health centres situated across the Yukon.
Your role
As a Manager of Community Nursing, you will form an integral part of our collaborative leadership team, using your unique skill-set to lead teams, empower employees in their decision making, and collaborate with leadership to meet the needs of communities in the provision of primary healthcare delivery. In your role you will provide in-person and remote leadership/coaching and supervision of staff, collaborating to understand the needs of the communities we serve and ensuring the operational requirements of the branch are met. This will include managing expenditures, identifying budgetary requirements, establishing/maintaining standards of practice, and creating/sustaining a healthy work environment.
For more information on this job, please contact Jane Boutette, Assistant Director, Community Nursing Branch at 867-336-0144 or Jane.Boutette@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.
Government of Yukon’s many benefits
Because we believe health care positions play a critical role in the lives of Yukoners, we also offer:
$7,500 signing bonus, for newly hired nurses
Yearly reimbursement for licensing fees
As an added benefit, registered nurses, nurse practitioners and LPNs who work and live in the Yukon may be eligible for increased student loan forgiveness. Check out the details here.
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.

Please refer the Job description for details