Leader - Resident and Client Safety

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health department in Whitehorse is seeking a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse for a permanent full-time position. The role involves supporting quality assurance in care for residents and clients, along with training staff in healthcare settings. Candidates must have current registration with a nursing authority and demonstrate experience in quality improvement processes. The position offers numerous benefits and a chance to work in a vibrant community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Current registration with a Registered Nursing or Licensed Practical Nurse regulatory authority.
• Experience leading or implementing quality initiatives.
• Experience in quality assurance, control, and improvement in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Support quality assurance and improvement in care.
• Train staff and provide support in long-term care and home care.

Skills

Strong critical thinking skills

Knowledgeable in quality assurance

Expertise on medication safety

Understanding of personal care aspects

Strong leadership skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Analytical and critical thinking skills

Education

Current registration with nursing regulatory authority

Job description

Overview

This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions. This role requires a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse who is eligible to work in Canada that meets the Essential Qualifications. This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the Yukon.

Your role

Reporting to the Manager of Quality & Risk Management, this position is responsible for supporting quality assurance, control, and improvement in the provision of care to residents and clients.

Responsibilities

• For more information on this job, please contact Samantha Stewart, Manager, Quality and Risk Management at 867-334-6453 or email [e-mail]
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Darlene Allain, HR Consultant at 867-332-0080 or [e-mail]

Your Benefits

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

• Government of Yukon’s many benefits

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.

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Important Application And Job Requirements

Essential qualifications

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.

• Current registration with a Registered Nursing or Licensed Practical Nurse regulatory authority and eligible for registration/licensing 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 review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.

Skills

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

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

• Strong critical thinking skills rooted in clinical nursing standards, best practices, and scopes of practice to identify areas for improvement
• Knowledgeable in quality assurance, quality control, and quality improvement processes
• Focused expertise on medication safety
• Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of personal care for 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

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

Conditions of employment

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

• RCMP Check Vulnerable Sector
• TB Screening
• WHMIS 2015
• CPR-C with AED
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence

Job Requirements

This position works primarily in an office environment. They also go into the long-term care homes and home care to train staff, do audits and provide support to nursing staff for processes

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [e-mail] or phone [phone].

Eligibility List

12 months