Transition Liaison Coordinator

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health service provider in Whitehorse is seeking a Registered Nurse to perform assessments and coordinate care for clients with complex health conditions. The ideal candidate will have recent experience in nursing assessments and care coordination. This role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Government of Yukon’s benefits

Qualifications

• Recent experience in screening, intake, and coordinating services for clients.
• Experience providing advanced nursing assessments.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and evaluate care requirements.
• Assign clients to appropriate staff for care navigation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support client discharges.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Ethical decision-making

Client service

Education

Eligible for Registered Nurse registration

Job description

Job Summary

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 will be used to fill future vacancies. This job is based in Whitehorse, Yukon.

Who We Are

The Government of Yukon\'s Continuing Care division is known for its high standards, providing clients with excellent care and a healthy workplace for staff. The services offered are among the best in Canada, and Yukon\'s long-term care homes ranked second in a recent report by the National Institute on Ageing. This position is within the Home Care branch of Continuing Care, offering services tailored to individual needs, including acute care, rehabilitation, and support for chronic and palliative conditions. Services are determined through personalized assessments to help clients remain in their homes, provide respite for caregivers, and promote independence and quality of life. Our Vision: Exceptional care, honoring your culture and traditions; Mission: Together, we offer person-centred care that nurtures well-being; Values: Connectedness, Dignity, Equity, Integrity and Respect. The position contributes to an environment that is inclusive, non-discriminatory, and safe physically, psychologically and culturally.

Your Role

This position is responsible for performing assessments, evaluating care requirements, and assigning clients requiring Continuing Care Services (including home care and long-term care) to appropriate staff for client care navigation. You are an essential point of contact and collaborative partner for stakeholders such as the Yukon Hospital Corporation, to support client discharges to Continuing Care programs, while supporting an Aging in Place and Home First Philosophy.

• For more information on this job, contact Kristina Mader, Manager, Home Care, at 867-332-1157 or [e-mail]
• For information about the recruitment process, contact Leah Berman, HR Consultant, at 867-334-5132 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. You will find diverse opportunities to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities in a spectacular natural environment. Your achievements and enjoyment in both work and personal life will be valued as you explore opportunities the Yukon and Government of Yukon have to offer.

Check Out: Yukon Life; Working at Yukon government

Requirements

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.

• Eligible for Registered Nurse registration with a Canadian regulatory authority
• Recent experience in screening, intake, and coordinating services for clients with complex health conditions transferring to a long-term care/home care setting
• Experience providing advanced nursing assessments within the scope of a Registered Nurse

It may be helpful 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 knowledge and experience in resources encompassing a range of services/programs to meet complex client needs
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication, organization and flexibility
• Excellent ability to build and maintain effective relationships and partnerships through collaboration
• Sound ethical decision-making skills
• Commitment to excellent client service

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

Conditions of Employment

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

• TB screening
• RCMP Vulnerable Sector Check
• WHMIS 2015
• Valid class 5 driver’s licence
• CPR Level C with AED (completed within the past 30 months)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (completed within the past 30 months)
• Current registration with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association

Job Requirements

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

• Heavy lifting/bending/reaching during client transfer
• Exposure to pets, allergens, infectious diseases, second-hand smoke and chemicals in cleaning supplies
• Travel during adverse weather conditions

Learn More

For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [e-mail] or call 867-667-9453.

Eligibility List

12 months