Nurse Practitioner Clinical Lead

Government of Yukon; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Market adjustment up to $12,000

Yearly licensing fee reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Student loan forgiveness consideration

Job summary

The Government of Yukon is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Clinical Lead to guide Integrated Health Services clinics in Whitehorse, including the Walk-in Clinic. This full-time term position involves leadership and direct patient care across primary health settings, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and allied health staff.

The NP will manage a part-time patient roster, drive quality care initiatives, and lead clinical programs across multiple sites to improve outcomes for Yukoners.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Practitioner with current Yukon registration or eligibility.
• Recent leadership experience in a primary health care setting.
• Experience working in a collaborative practice model with physicians and allied health staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and advice for all IHS clinics and across the Health and Social Services department.
• Manage a part-time patient roster and ensure high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Lead clinical programs and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across clinics.
• Support integration of care across primary health settings.

Skills

Leadership

Primary health care NP

Collaborative practice

Clinical leadership

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Nurse Practitioner Clinical Lead - (68661)

Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - CPC - Integrated Health Services - The Walk-in Clinic

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

18 December 2027

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

NU19

$127,628.00 - $148,293.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

As Per Rotation

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference .

Job Summary and Requirements

This posting

This posting will be used to fill a full-time term position working 75 hours bi-weekly. Temporary assignments may be approved with the prior approval of the manager. It will establish a 6-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon .

Who we are

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) Clinical Lead reports to the Director of Integrated Health Services (IHS) and may work in any IHS clinics or programs (as required), including:

Centre de Santé Constellation Health Centre: a bilingual primary health care clinic serving Yukoners of all ages, from babies to older adults in both French and English.

Dawson City Medical Clinic: a primary care clinic for non-urgent conditions serving people of all ages in Dawson City, Yukon.

Whitehorse Walk-in Clinic: an episodic non-urgent primary health care clinic serving Yukoners who do not currently have a primary care provider.

Yukon Healthy Living Program : a collaborative care team that offers individual and group support for people who have chronic conditions with nurse educators, exercise specialists, certified respiratory educators, dietitians, and pharmacists.

Yukon Midwifery Program : a collaborative care team that provides primary health care for pregnancy, labour (at home or in hospital) and up to eight weeks post partum.

All of these clinics function as multi-disciplinary integrated teams, with team members including physicians, registered nurses, social workers, pharmacists, exercise specialists, licensed practical nurses, medical office assistants and other social and allied health professionals.

Who we are looking for

The NP Clinical Lead provides leadership and advice for all IHS clinics and across the department of Health and Social Services while also managing a part-time patient roster.

As a primary care NP, they provide family-centered care, combining advanced practice skills, research, and specialized nursing knowledge to deliver health care to clients from birth to death and with health issues ranging from acute to chronic, and simple to complex .

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have leadership experience and experience working in a primary health care clinic setting working in collaboration with other medical and allied health staff.

$7,500signing bonus for newly hired nurses- learn more here

• Market adjustment allowance of up to $12,000 per annum
• Yearly reimbursement for licensing fees
• Retention allowances and community allowances
• As an added benefit, nurses, nurse practitioners and LPNs who work and live in the Yukon may be eligible for increased student loan forgiveness. Check out the details here
• Relocation assistance may be considered for the successful candidate.

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.

Registered, or eligible to be registered, as a NP in good standing with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association

Recent, significant experience working as a primary health care NP in a collaborative practice model

Recent leadership experience

Demonstrated Northern, remote or rural experience providing health care is an asset

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

• Ability to collaborate and develop strong relationships with diverse stakeholders using a variety of approaches, practices, and methodologies
• Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills with the ability to assess options and risks as they relate to strategic goals and initiatives, resource management, and clinical practice
• Ability to research, review, and evaluate current principles and practices to ensure current, evidence-based approaches to clinical practice and programming
• Ability to apply change management principals to achieve desired outcomes
• Ability to provide strong clinical oversight with a focus on quality care and service delivery
• Ability to teach, coach, and mentor others
• Ability to provide seamless care across different levels while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to provide person-centred care that focuses on improving client outcomes

Vulnerable Sector RCMP security clearance

WHMIS 2015 (completed within one month of hire)

Current registration with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association in good standing

Verification of Degree

Job requirements

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

Interact with emotional, physically abusive and/or dissatisfied clients and family members as a result of dealing with emergency and emotional situations, including clients’ loss of physical abilities, adjusting to new environments, terminal and acute illness, bereavement, families in crisis, alcohol and drug problems, depression, and unpredictable behaviors.

May experience increased stress from clinical experiences and associated decisional responsibilities.

Infectious agents in the handling and disposing of bodily fluids and wastes, needles, dressings, and treatment of patients with infections, and latex products.

Travel within the territory periodically, and travel out-of-territory to attend meetings, workshops, and conferences for professional development, as required.

May participate in an extended hours schedule to support clinic services outside of regular business hours.