Primary Health Care Nurse

at  Yukon Government

ABOUT US

Community Nursing Branch is committed to excellence in the provision of Primary and Community Health Care throughout Yukon communities and firmly believes in a client-focused service delivery. This work occurs in a very dynamic and evolving environment that constantly strives to improve health services to rural Yukon. Community Nursing is committed to supporting our staff by providing a detailed initial orientation to the role and responsibilities and to the expanded scope of practice knowledge and skills requirements. This is followed by on-going seminars, skills education, workshops and educational support.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Current registration with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory authority
• Recent substantial experience working in emergency
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

• Certification or education in the expanded nursing role is considered an assetExperience in the delivery of community health and treatment services in an expanded role within a cross-cultural environment would be an asset

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Strong knowledge in treatment services in an emergency role
• Knowledge in Community Health Programs
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication, organization and flexibility

• Ability to lead, instruct and counselClear understanding of confidentiality

YOUR ROLE

Working in an expanded scope of practice, you will assist individuals and families to achieve and maintain optimal health through the provision of primary care and emergency treatment services, health education/promotion activities, and disease prevention. This work occurs in a very dynamic and evolving environment that constantly strives to improve health services to the community. Reporting to the Primary Health Care Nurse-in-Charge, the incumbent provides both community health and primary health care services through an expanded nursing role. Duties include providing primary health services, emergency services, assisting with the planning, developing, implementation and evaluation of public health/education programs and performing other related duties which contribute to the optimal functioning of the unit. Primary Health Care Nurses provide primary health care services in settings where there is limited access to physician and support services such as lab, x-ray and pharmacy. They must work effectively with both registered nurses and other health and social services practitioners in the provision of primary health care to the community.

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
• retention allowances and community allowances
• As an added benefit, 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