Registered Nurse – Emergency – Whitehorse General Hospital (#REGIS002478)

HealthCareCAN; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent health care organization in Yukon is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Emergency department. This part-time position offers a competitive hourly pay range and requires a nursing degree along with relevant experience. Successful candidates will provide patient care and collaborate on nursing best practices in a supportive environment. Free parking and a commitment to Indigenous workforce inclusivity are part of the offer.

Benefits

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience related to the assigned specialty area(s).
• Current registration or ability to be licensed with Yukon Registered Nurses Association.
• Current C.P.R (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for patients through the administration of medical programs.
• Collaborate in the planning and implementation of nursing best practices.

Skills

Knowledge of established practices and procedures of professional nursing care

Effective interpersonal skills

Initiative, good judgment and reliability

Advocacy and assertiveness skills

Basic computer literacy

Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity

Education

Diploma/Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse – Emergency – Whitehorse General Hospital (#REGIS002478)

Requisition #REGIS002478 (PIPSC Bargaining Unit)

Regular Part-Time Position – (0.5 FTE)
This position is at the L09 level with an hourly pay range of $49.73 – $66.42

Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada’s most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep?

Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an environment of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work/life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (68 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).

As a multidisciplinary team member, the incumbent provides nursing care for patients through the administration and implementation of medical investigation and therapeutic programs through the application of knowledge of general nursing, physical health, and psycho-social well-being; provides organization, direction, supervision and collaboration in the planning and implementation of nursing best practices.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Knowledge of established practices and procedures of professional nursing care;
• Knowledge of trends and developments in the nursing field;
• Effective interpersonal skills;
• Initiative, good judgment and reliability;
• Advocacy and assertiveness skills;
• Basic computer literacy;
• Ability to teach nursing practices and other relevant clinical skills;
• Ability to develop and implement nursing care/treatment/discharge plans;
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing;
• Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.

The successful candidate is required to have a Diploma/Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, a minimum of (1) one year nursing experience related to the assigned specialty area(s); be currently registered or able to be licensed with Yukon Registered Nurses Association (YRNA) and have current C.P.R (BLS) certification. Certification in A.C.L.S, P.A.L.S., and N.R.P. would be considered desirable for this position. The successful candidate must have completed a certified Peri-operative program from an accredited institution.

Incentives

• Free Parking

TO APPLY: Visit our website and apply by 4:00pm December 01, 2025

For more information, contact recruitment at 867-393-8675/9000 ext. 8347

Indigenous Workforce Initiative – We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. When you apply for a job, you can choose to identify as Indigenous in your application. Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. Yukon Hospitals’ Indigenous Engagement Advisor will then contact you to offer support with your application, share information about training or mentorships, and answer any questions you may have. All self-identification information will remain confidential.

You can get support before or after applying for a job by contacting [e-mail] or calling 867-332-7203.

Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from International applicants. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.