Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Psychiatric Stabilization Program - Regular Part Time

Yukon Hospital Corporation; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Whitehorse General Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse for the Psychiatric Stabilization Program. This regular part-time role (0.75 FTE) at the L09 level offers a pay range of $49.73–$66.42 per hour and requires current nursing registration in Yukon, with a CPR certificate and mental health experience considered an asset.

The incumbent will provide comprehensive nursing care within a multidisciplinary team, implement therapeutic programs, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Diploma/Baccalaureate degree in Nursing required.
• Current registration or eligibility with Yukon Registered Nurses Association (YRNA).
• CPR certification required at the time of hire.
• Experience in mental health is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for patients through medical investigations and therapeutic programs.
• Plan and implement nursing best practices with organization, direction, and supervision.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with patients and staff.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Basic computer literacy

Education

Diploma/Baccalaureate in Nursing

Current registration with Yukon RN Association

CPR certification

Job description

Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Psychiatric Stabilization Program - Regular Part Time

Job Category: Secure Medical Unit

Requisition Number: REGIS003083

• Posted : October 26, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Whitehorse General Hospital
5 Hospital Road
Whitehorse, YT Y1A3H7, CAN

Description

Sign on Bonus May Apply

Regular Part Time Position - (0.75 FTE)

This position is at the L09 level with an hourly pay range of $49.73 - $66.42

(PIPSC Bargaining Unit)

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;
• 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 or specific online course completion for mental health; be currently registered or able to be licensed with Yukon Registered Nurses Association (YRNA) and have current C.P.R certification. Experience in mental health would be considered an asset.