Job Summary And Requirements

This is a until –filled competition. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time after 10 business days with 24-hour posted notice. Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes, whichever is earliest.

This competition is to fill one anticipatory permanent full-time position, working 75 hours bi-weekly.

Community Nursing is committed to assisting individuals, families and communities to acquire the skills to live responsible, healthy and independent lives, reaching their full potential. As the Nurse in Charge you will focus on managing the delivery of preventive health strategies that promote the health and wellbeing of our community members. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, innovative leaders with excellent communications skills.

Reporting to the Public Health Manager, you will be responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the Watson Lake Health Centre to ensure quality community health programs and service delivery to the clients in the Watson Lake and surrounding area, including Lower Post, British Columbia. The duties include managing/administering activities of staff, assisting with the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of public health/education programs and performing other related duties which contribute to the optimal functioning of the unit. The Nurse in Charge manages the human resources of the Watson Lake Health Centre to ensure achievement of the unit goals and deliver quality community health programs.

For more information about this position, please contact Cecilia Fraser, Manager, Community Nursing, at cecilia.fraser@yukon.ca

For more information about applying to a Health and Social Services competition, contact Melanie Kaiser, Manager Recruitment & Relief Pool at melanie.kaiser@yukon.ca

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

Current registration in good standing with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory body
Significant nursing experience in community health/public health nursing
Recent experience in a supervisory role leading a team in a health care setting
Experience supervising/managing the delivery of community health/public health programs is considered an asset

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

Strong knowledge of community health/public health programs
Strong supervisory skills
Strong leadership skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organization skills and flexibility
Ability to lead, instruct, and counsel
Clear understanding of confidentiality

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment:

Current YRNA license in good standing,
Current BCCNP registration in good standing
Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Screening
TB Screening
Current Heart & Stroke BLS
Valid driver’s license

Job Requirements

Regular exposure to infectious agents
Willingness and ability to travel by road
Lifting up to 15kg
Providing care both in the health centre and within the community
Frequent driving in community and on Yukon highways
Lifting and moving clients and equipment

Eligibility List

12 months

Government of Yukon

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