Leader – Resident and Client Safety

Job Description

Job title: Leader – Resident and Client Safety

Company: Government of Yukon

Job description: This postingThis posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time position working 75 bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill anticipatory perm, term positions.This role requires a Registered Nurse eligible to work in Canada that meets the Essential Qualifications.This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of in the beautiful .Our philosophy: “We are a community that respects and promotes dignity, individual freedom, choice, and lifestyle, and meaningful quality living. We continually strive to create a feeling of home and belonging for all who live here by being responsive to the uniqueness of each resident.”Your role

• For more information about this position, please contact Mona Sullivan Curtis, Manager, Quality and Risk Management via email

• For more information about how to apply for this position, please contact Kimberly Ponsioen HR Consultant via email

Your benefitsYour 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:Essential 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.

• Current registration with a Registered Nursing regulatory authority and eligible for registration in the Yukon.
• Demonstrated experience leading or implementing a change in practice or quality initiatives
• Demonstrated experience of quality assurance, quality control and quality improvement in a health care setting.
• Considerable experience compiling, interpreting, and presenting data
• Experience creating and providing training including coaching and mentoring

It may be helpful for you to reviewDesired knowledge, skills and suitabilityn, the following:

• Knowledge of Clinical Nursing Standards, best practices, and scopes of practice Knowledge of quality assurance, quality control, and quality improvement with regard to medication and personal care to residents and clients
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, conflict management skills
• Ability to manage conflicting, multiple, and unpredictable demands and frequent interruptions
• Strong oral and written communication skills; the ability to write clear, concise documents on complex issues, and the ability to share and disseminate information effectively
• Analytical and critical thinking skills including.

Conditions of employmentRCMP Check Vulnerable Sector, TB Screening, WHMIS 2015, Valid Class 5 Driver’s LicenceJob requirementsPotential exposure to infectious agents, exposure to animals, exposure to second hand smoke from clients/residents. Travel between Whitehorse facilities daily if needed, travel to Dawson City.

Location: Whitehorse, YT

Job date: Sat, 19 Apr 2025 03:33:46 GMT