Home Care Nurse – Home Support Supervisor

Job Description

Job title: Home Care Nurse – Home Support Supervisor

Company: Government of Yukon

Job description: This postingThis posting will be used to fill one (1) term part-time position working 60 hours bi-weekly, ending March 31, 2026.The job is based in the thriving and diverse city of in the beautiful .Who we areThis opportunityResponsible for the professional nursing care for Home Care clients in Dawson City, the Home Care Nurse-Home Support Supervisor coordinates client care and collaborates with other Home Care staff (ie. Physiotherapists, occupational therapists) and community partners. This position will act as primary care coordinator by providing care management for all Home Care clients in Dawson City and surrounding area, including long-term care admissions and hospital discharges. This role requires a Nurse with excellent assessment skills and a passion for community practice. As a supervisor to full-time and on-call home support workers, the Nurse is responsible for recruiting, training, supporting and scheduling staff as they work in clients’ homes as part of the home support program.

• For more information on this job, please contact Virginia Wolfe, Supervisor, Regional Home Care 867 332-2206 or
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Leah Berman, HR Consultant at 867 334 5132 or

Your benefitsIn addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

• Because we believe health care plays a critical role in the lives of Yukoners, we also offer:

• reimbursement of exam fees for new Registered Nursing graduates; and
• yearly reimbursement for licencing fees.
• As 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

.Your career, your home, your lifestyleWe 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.Check out:Important application and job requirementsEssential qualificationsPlease 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 Registered Nurse registration with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory authority.
• Recently applied knowledge of nursing theory, practices and techniques normally acquired through work experience while working with seniors, adults and/or children preferably in a long term care environment
• Team leader and/or supervisory experience

It may be helpful for you to review. The official language used in the workplace is English.Desired knowledge, skills and suitabilityIf selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• ability to provide professional care for residents by promoting their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being;
• ability to provide leadership, coaching and training to members of the team;
• excellent critical thinking, relationship building and conflict management skills;
• strong understanding of working with various cultural backgrounds

Conditions of employmentTB screening, Vulnerable Sector RCMP security clearance, CPR Level HCP (completed within last 18 months), Food Safe level 1, Transportation Dangerous Goods, WHMIS 2015, valid class 5 Drivers Licence, and current registration with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association.Job requirementsThis job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:Shift work, exposure to animals, latex products, second hand smoke from residents, heavy lifting and bending.

Location: Dawson City, YT

Job date: Sat, 26 Oct 2024 01:42:49 GMT