Registered Nurse

Government of Yukon

Whitehorse

On-site

CAD 108,000 - 125,000

Full time

25 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus $7,500

Relocation assistance

Pension and benefits

Job summary

Government of Yukon’s Whitehorse Correctional Centre is hiring Registered Nurses for two full-time permanent roles. This is a unique healthcare setting with no night shifts and a 4-on, 4-off schedule, offering professional autonomy and work-life balance.

Earn $107,554 to $124,747 per year, plus pension, benefits, a $7,500 signing bonus, and annual RN registration fee reimbursement. Term and AOC options may also be considered.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN).
Current RN registration, in good standing, with a Canadian regulatory authority.
Recent RN experience in an emergency department or rural community health centre is required.
Recent experience working in an expanded nursing role.
Recent experience working with addiction medicine, including assessments, initiation of treatment and monitoring.
Recent experience working with clients with complex mental health needs, including comprehensive assessments, management and individualized treatment plan development and monitoring.
Experience working in a Correctional healthcare setting would be an asset.
Experience working with vulnerable populations would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Provide primary health care, chronic disease management, addiction medicine support, mental health assessments and emergency response within a correctional setting.
Work under medical directives as part of a small, collaborative team with high degree of clinical judgment and autonomy.
Contribute to meaningful patient care and professional growth in a unique environment.

Skills

BScN

RN registration

Emergency dept experience

Expanded nursing role

Addiction medicine

Mental health

Correctional healthcare

Vulnerable populations

Education

BScN

Job description

This posting will be used to fill 2 full-time Permanent positions working 75 hours bi-weekly. A12-month eligibility list will be established to fill similar positions.

Term and Auxiliary-On-Call (AOC) career opportunities will also be considered.

Annual salary of $107,554 - $124,747 + Pension + Benefits + $7,500 Signing Bonus + Annual reimbursement for RN registrationfees

Looking for something different than another hospital position?

At the Whitehorse Correctional Centre, experienced Registered Nurses work in a unique healthcare environment where critical thinking, clinical autonomy, and advanced nursing skills are essential. If you're looking for meaningful work, professional challenge, and a lifestyle that includes no night shifts and a four-on, four-off schedule, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

This is not a typical nursing position.

WCC nurses provide primary health care, chronic disease management, addiction medicine support, mental health assessments, and emergency response within a correctional setting. Working under medical directives and as part of a small, collaborative team, our nurses exercise a high degree of clinical judgment, autonomy, and decision-making every day.

If you are an experienced nurse looking for a role that challenges you professionally while offering exceptional work-life balance, we want to hear from you.

Why Consider WCC?

Practice in an expanded nursing role

Work with significant professional autonomy
Conduct advanced assessments and clinical decision-making
Respond to urgent and emergency care situations
Manage a broad range of acute and chronic health conditions
Develop expertise in correctional and forensic healthcare

Work-Life Balance

No night shifts
10.75-hour shifts
Four days on, four days off schedule
Competitive vacation and leave provisions

Professional Development

Access ongoing clinical training and certifications
Training completed during work hours whenever operationally feasible
Opportunities to expand specialized nursing skills

Join a Strong Team

Small team environment consisting of a Health Services Manager and four Registered Nurses
Collaborative and supportive workplace culture
Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues
Opportunity to mentor and preceptor other nursing professionals

Experience Life in Yukon

Whether you're looking for adventure, professional growth, or a complete lifestyle change, the Yukon offers an experience unlike anywhere else in Canada.

Short commutes
Northern lights, mountains, and wilderness at your doorstep
The opportunity to make a real impact in a unique healthcare setting
Learn about the Whitehorse Correctional Centre
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About the Role

The position requires sound clinical judgment, excellent assessment skills, and the ability to respond confidently in fast-paced and unpredictable situations. We provide comprehensive nursing care within a multidisciplinary correctional healthcare team.

You will work with clients presenting a wide range of health needs, including:

Acute and chronic medical conditions
Mental health concerns
Addictions and substance use disorders
Emergency and urgent care needs

This role is best suited for nurses who are comfortable working independently, confident making clinical decisions, and motivated by meaningful and challenging work.

We're Looking For

Ideal candidates will have experience in one or more of the following areas:

Community health nursing
Correctional healthcare

You thrive when:

Every day is different
You are trusted to use your professional judgment
You can work independently while being part of a strong team
You enjoy solving complex clinical problems
You remain calm during emergencies and high-pressure situations

Essential Qualifications:

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based on the detailed 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.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN).
Current RN registration, in good standing, with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory authority.
Recent RN experience in an emergency department or rural community health centre is required.
Recentexperience working in an expanded nursing role.
Recentexperience working with addiction medicine, including assessments, initiation of treatment and monitoring.
Recentexperience working with clients with complex mental health needs, including comprehensive assessments, management and individualized treatment plan development and monitoring.
Experience working in a Correctional intuition would be an asset.
Experience working with vulnerable populations would be an asset.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or considerable experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

Contextual knowledge:

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Current trends in health promotion/disease prevention practices and programs
Applicable legislation, policies and procedures, including ATIPP, HIPMA, and privacy best practices
Theories, principles and practices in primary health care
Knowledge of client medical triage process
Knowledge of best practices in emergency care management

Skills and abilities:

Effective written and oral communication skills
Effective teaching skills in a group setting or one-on-one
Ability to instruct, lead and counsel
Strong computer skills and knowledge of word-processing applications
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills, with the ability to solve complex problems
Ability to provide client-centered care that focuses on improving outcomes
Strong basic and advanced clinical nursing skills
Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing processes
Ability to perform transferred medical functions beyond normal hospital roles and responsibilities
Ability to maintain the highest standard of confidentiality
Has initiative and is able to work independently
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
Comfortable dealing with stressful/crisis/emergency situations
Crisis intervention skills
Always maintain personal and workplace safety

Additional Information:

Conditions of Employment:

Have and maintain:

Valid Security Clearance, including vulnerable sector (required prior to the first day of work)
Valid Medical Clearance (required prior to the first day of work)
Recent TB screening
Current registration with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory authority
BLS Certification
ACLS Certification (to be obtained within the first 6 months of employment)
TNCC Certification
CTAS Certification
ASSIST or equivalent mental health training
Valid Class 5 driver’s license (required on the first day of work)

Job Requirements:

Critical deadlines, constant interruptions, and instructions from multiple sources (at times)
Regular instances of elevated stress due to various emergencies and the need for timely, crucial decision-making
Working shift work (Days and evenings), including weekends and statutory holidays
Daily exposure to clients suffering from chronic illnesses and infectious diseases within the confines of the institution
Potential for physical and/or verbal abuse from volatile/aggressive clients
Lifting and transferring clients and equipment (can be up to 300 lbs.)
Standing and walking for extended periods of time
Transferring heavy emergency equipment during emergency situations, which may involve stairs
Climbing stairs multiple times throughout the day
Working with hazardous materials
Potential exposure to infectious agents in handling and disposing of bodily fluids or treatment of clients with infections
Maintaining uncomfortable positions if required for emergency care and assessments
Critical deadlines, constant interruptions, and instructions from multiple sources (at times)
Regular instances of elevated stress due to various emergencies and the need for timely, crucial decision-making

Make a Difference.At WCC, RNs play a vital role in delivering essential healthcare services to a vulnerable population while working in one of Canada's most unique practice environments.

If you're looking for a nursing career that offers autonomy, challenge, professional growth, and a lifestyle unlike anywhere else, consider joining the Whitehorse Correctional Centre Health Services Team.

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