Clinical Nurse Educator, Home Care

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; Hybrid; CAD 112,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Yukon - Health & Social Services - Quality And Safety in Whitehorse, Yukon is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator for Home Care. This permanent full-time role focuses on planning, developing, implementing and evaluating educational programs for registered and non-regulated health care professionals within the Yukon Homecare Program.

You will lead mentorship and clinical coaching to support staff competency, align practice with standards and best practices, and collaborate across

Qualifications

• Currently registered or eligible for registration with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association (YRNA)
• Recent experience in adult education, including facilitating education sessions, orienting, precepting and mentoring nurses
• Recent experience with program development, implementation and evaluation within a healthcare setting
• Clinical nursing experience with palliative care would be considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of educational programs for home care professionals
• Provide mentorship and clinical coaching to support staff competency
• Collaborate with clinicians and leadership to align practice with standards and divisional priorities

Skills

Clinical nursing

Adult education

Program development

Job description

Clinical Nurse Educator, Home Care - (69632)

Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Quality And Safety

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

NU16

$112,278.00 - $130,288.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

25%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference .

Job Summary and Requirements

This posting

This posting will be used to fill 1 (one) permanent full-time position, working 75 hours bi-weekly. This posting will be used to establish a 12-month eligibility list which could be used to fill anticipatory permanent vacancies within the Continuing Care branch.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon .

Our philosophy

Every action and decision is guided by Continuing Care’s Vision: "Exceptional care, honoring your culture and traditions" Mission: "Together, we offer person-centered care that nurtures well-being" and Values: "Connectedness, Dignity, Equity, Integrity and Respect".

The position contributes to an environment that is inclusive, non-discriminatory, and is physically, psychologically and culturally safe.

This opportunity

Are you a registered nurse who is passionate about education, mentorship, and advancing excellence in home and community-based health care?

As a Clinical Educator – Home Care with the Quality and Safety branch, you will lead the planning, development implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, training initiatives, and professional development opportunities for regulated and non-regulated health care professionals within the Yukon Homecare Program. Working closely with clinicians and leadership you will help ensure clinical practice is aligned with professional standards, evidence-informed best practices, and divisional priorities. Through education, mentorship, and clinical coaching, you will support staff competency development and contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality, client-centered home care services.

This role requires a dynamic, organized individual with strong clinical and teaching skills to enhance service delivery and build capacity within nursing and home support teams, fostering a supportive, collaborative environment focused on professional development and shared success. This position will work collaboratively across Continuing Care and although dedicated to the Home Care program, at times may assist with other areas in the division.

• For more information on this job, please contact Robin Butland , Manager, Clinical Practice and Professional Development at [e-mail]
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Pat Labuguen , HR Consultant at 867-332-1467 or [e-mail]

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

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.

Important application and job requirements

Please 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; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

• Currently registered or eligible for registration with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association (YRNA)
• Recent experience in adult education, including facilitating education sessions, orienting, preceptingand mentoring nurses
• Recent experience with program development, implementation and evaluation within a healthcare setting
• Clinical nursing experience with palliative care would be considered an asset

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Clinical expertise: comprehensive nursing principles and best practices
• Communication: Effective two-way communication skills; both oral and written, and clear and effective dialogue
• Strategic Relationship Building: ability to build and maintain collaborative and effective relationships and partnerships within an interdisciplinary environment and with internal and external stakeholders
• Organization & Planning: strong organizational and time management skills to effectively manage diverse caseloads and competing priorities
• Strategic Vision & Change: strategic approach to nursing practice, effectively responding to mandated client service needs, and acting as a positive change agent to champion innovation
• Ethical Judgment & Client Focus: sound ethical decision-making skills and a commitment to equitable client centered services
• Staff Development and Mentorship: ability to assess and support development of individual nurse’s / home support worker’s skills and clinical competencies, demonstrating strong mentoring and coaching skills
• Clinical Education: ability to plan, develop, implement, evaluate and coordinate clinical training based on nursing best practices that meet the needs of adult learners
• Critical Thinking & Navigating Conflict: excellent critical thinking and conflict management skills
• Cultural Humility: strong commitment to cultural humility, actively engaging in self-reflection and continuous learning to provide respectful and equitable care to a diverse client population
• Digital Health Literacy: proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other relevant digital health technologies, with the ability to education and support staff on their effective use

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

• TB screening
• Vulnerable Sector RCMP security clearance
• Current registration with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association (YRNA)
• WHMIS
• Valid Class 5 Driver's license without daylight restrictions
• CPR Level C with AED (completed within last 30 months)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (completed within last 30 months)

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• Willingness to travel in the Yukon
• Exposure to pets, second-hand smoke, latex products, flowers and/or plants and other irritants while in client homes
• May include evening, weekend coverage or statutory holiday coverage