Home Care Nurse - Home Support Supervisor
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Summary And Requirements This posting This posting will be used to fill 1 (one) permanent full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.
This job is based in the community of Watson Lake in the beautiful Yukon .
Our philosophy Every action and decision is guided by Continuing Care’s Vision: ‘Exceptional care, honoring your culture and traditions” Mission: “Together, we offer person-centered care that nurtures well-being” and Values: “Connectedness, Dignity, Equity, Integrity and Respect”
The position contributes to an environment that is inclusive, non-discriminatory, and is physically, psychologically and culturally safe.
Who We Are The Government of Yukon's Continuing Care division is known for its exceptional standards, providing clients with the highest level of 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 issued by the National Institute on Ageing. Continuing Care’s mission is to provide comprehensive care and services, including long-term care, home care, and regional therapy services, to the people of the Yukon. Watson Lake Home Care provides client-centred services in client’s homes to support them as they age in place.
Your role Responsible for the professional nursing care for Home Care clients in Watson Lake, the Home Care Nurse-Home Support Supervisor coordinates client care and collaborates with other Home Care staff (ie. Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists) and community partners, including Liard First Nation. This position involves care coordination for Home Care clients in Watson Lake and surrounding area, including long-term care admissions and hospital discharges. This role requires a Registered Nurse with excellent assessment skills and a passion for community practice. As a supervisor to full-time and on-call home support workers, this position is responsible for recruiting, training, supporting and scheduling staff as they work in clients’ homes as part of the home support program.
- For more information on this job, please contact Alicia McDougall, Quality Improvement and Assurance Project Lead at 867-332-1209 or alicia.mcdougall@yukon.ca
- For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Leah Berman , HR Consultant at 867-334-5132 or Leah.Berman@yukon.ca
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. 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.
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- Yukon Life
- Working at Yukon government
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 registered nursing regulatory authority
- Recently applied knowledge of nursing theory, practices, and techniques, gained through direct experience providing care to seniors, adults, and/or children, preferably in a home care setting
- Team leader and/or supervisory experience
It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.
Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:
- Ability to provide professional care for client by promoting their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being
- Ability to provide leadership, coaching and training to members of the team
- Excellent critical thinking, relationship building and conflict management skills
- Strong understanding of working with various cultural backgrounds
It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.
Conditions of employment You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.
- TB screening
- Vulnerable Sector RCMP security clearance
- CPR Level C with AED (completed within the last 30 months)
- Transportation Dangerous Goods (completed within the last 30 months)
- WHMIS 2015
- Valid class 5 Drivers License
- Current registration with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association
Job Requirements This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to the following:
- Exposure to animals, latex products, second hand smoke from residents
- Heavy lifting and bending
- Travel in adverse weather conditions may be required
Learn more
- For help on creating your E-Recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453.
Eligibility List
12 months
About Government of Yukon
The Yukon public service offers a diversity of career options in a stable work environment. As a Yukon government public servant, you have access to on-the-job learning, leadership courses, interdepartmental training and tuition reimbursement, and the daily opportunity to direct your career path.
As Yukon government public servants, we are able to make a genuine difference in our communities. Every day, we work closely with both the people we serve and with the decision-makers who guide the policies that affect our lives. A career with us allows you to be a part of that process and watch the results of your work come to life in the real world.
Our employment equity policy affirms equal access for women, aboriginal people and people with disabilities to government jobs.
The Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada since 2014. This is due to the benefits, leave options and opportunities for training and career development.
Home Care Nurse - Home Support Supervisor
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Summary And Requirements This posting This posting will be used to fill 1 (one) permanent full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.
This job is based in the community of Watson Lake in the beautiful Yukon .
Our philosophy Every action and decision is guided by Continuing Care’s Vision: ‘Exceptional care, honoring your culture and traditions” Mission: “Together, we offer person-centered care that nurtures well-being” and Values: “Connectedness, Dignity, Equity, Integrity and Respect”
The position contributes to an environment that is inclusive, non-discriminatory, and is physically, psychologically and culturally safe.
Who We Are The Government of Yukon's Continuing Care division is known for its exceptional standards, providing clients with the highest level of 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 issued by the National Institute on Ageing. Continuing Care’s mission is to provide comprehensive care and services, including long-term care, home care, and regional therapy services, to the people of the Yukon. Watson Lake Home Care provides client-centred services in client’s homes to support them as they age in place.
Your role Responsible for the professional nursing care for Home Care clients in Watson Lake, the Home Care Nurse-Home Support Supervisor coordinates client care and collaborates with other Home Care staff (ie. Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists) and community partners, including Liard First Nation. This position involves care coordination for Home Care clients in Watson Lake and surrounding area, including long-term care admissions and hospital discharges. This role requires a Registered Nurse with excellent assessment skills and a passion for community practice. As a supervisor to full-time and on-call home support workers, this position is responsible for recruiting, training, supporting and scheduling staff as they work in clients’ homes as part of the home support program.
- For more information on this job, please contact Alicia McDougall, Quality Improvement and Assurance Project Lead at 867-332-1209 or alicia.mcdougall@yukon.ca
- For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Leah Berman , HR Consultant at 867-334-5132 or Leah.Berman@yukon.ca
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. 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.
Check Out
- Yukon Life
- Working at Yukon government
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 registered nursing regulatory authority
- Recently applied knowledge of nursing theory, practices, and techniques, gained through direct experience providing care to seniors, adults, and/or children, preferably in a home care setting
- Team leader and/or supervisory experience
It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.
Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:
- Ability to provide professional care for client by promoting their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being
- Ability to provide leadership, coaching and training to members of the team
- Excellent critical thinking, relationship building and conflict management skills
- Strong understanding of working with various cultural backgrounds
It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.
Conditions of employment You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.
- TB screening
- Vulnerable Sector RCMP security clearance
- CPR Level C with AED (completed within the last 30 months)
- Transportation Dangerous Goods (completed within the last 30 months)
- WHMIS 2015
- Valid class 5 Drivers License
- Current registration with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association
Job Requirements This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to the following:
- Exposure to animals, latex products, second hand smoke from residents
- Heavy lifting and bending
- Travel in adverse weather conditions may be required
Learn more
- For help on creating your E-Recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453.
Eligibility List
12 months
About Government of Yukon
The Yukon public service offers a diversity of career options in a stable work environment. As a Yukon government public servant, you have access to on-the-job learning, leadership courses, interdepartmental training and tuition reimbursement, and the daily opportunity to direct your career path.
As Yukon government public servants, we are able to make a genuine difference in our communities. Every day, we work closely with both the people we serve and with the decision-makers who guide the policies that affect our lives. A career with us allows you to be a part of that process and watch the results of your work come to life in the real world.
Our employment equity policy affirms equal access for women, aboriginal people and people with disabilities to government jobs.
The Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada since 2014. This is due to the benefits, leave options and opportunities for training and career development.