Team Lead - First Nations Health Program - Regular Part Time
Top Benefits
About the role
Regular Part-Time - 0.8FTE
This position is at the L10 level with an hourly pay range of $54.39 - $72.65
(PIPSC Bargaining Unit)
This position works in a high-pressure environment with critical and competing demands and provides coordination of patient care teams. Work priorities can change constantly in response to patient care needs, staffing concerns and YHC’s changing priorities. This position has a number of challenging emotional demands such as dealing with hostile clients. In addition, there are also physical demands which include participating in a Code White if necessary. In order to deliver care, the incumbent spends the majority of their time on their feet monitoring and coordinating patient care activities across patient units.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Knowledge and skills in Leadership
- Knowledge and skills in the areas of Mental Health and Addictions;
- Knowledge of standards of care and scope for practice of health care professionals
- Knowledge of trends and developments in the Indigenous health field;
- Knowledge of clinical education principles;
- Knowledge of the historical and contemporary issues facing First Nations.
- Knowledge of program planning, evaluation and quality improvement processes
- Knowledge of management methods and techniques.
- Advocacy and assertiveness skills;
- Excellent oral, written, and verbal communication skills
- Effective organizational and presentation skills
- Ability to teach patient care practices and other relevant skills;
- Ability to effectively engage other professionals on an inter-disciplinary team
- Ability to work with patients, families and communities with diverse backgrounds and circumstances demonstrating cross-cultural awareness
The successful candidate is required to have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and be registered, or eligible for registration, in good standing with a recognized Social Work College. Consideration may be given to applicants possessing higher education in a related field such as Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Counselling. Candidates must have a minimum of three (3) years of clinical leadership experience in a hospital setting, including at least two (2) years of experience working with Mental Health or Addictions clients. Preference will be given to candidates holding a Master’s Degree in Social Work. An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may be considered.
Please note: Preference will be given to candidates of First Nation Ancestry
Incentives:
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Generous Vacation Time
- Pension Plan
- Relocation Allowance
- On-site Gym
- Free Parking
Closing Date: 4:00pm October 30, 2025
About Yukon Hospital Corporation
We are a family of acute care hospitals focused on delivering safe and excellent care to all Yukoners, closer to home, at our facilities in Whitehorse, Dawson City and Watson Lake. Our comprehensive health services set a high standard of care in our territory and are models of care both nationally and internationally. Our community of more than 500 health care providers, professionals and medical staff are passionate about and strive to provide the best care every time.
Whitehorse General Hospital is Yukon's primary acute care centre, providing a full range of care, including 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care, surgical services, cancer care, visiting specialists clinics, therapy and lab services, and advanced diagnostic imaging.
Dawson City Community Hospital and Watson Lake Community Hospital allow many Yukoners to receive care closer to home through access to 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care as well as many lab and diagnostic imaging services.
Team Lead - First Nations Health Program - Regular Part Time
Top Benefits
About the role
Regular Part-Time - 0.8FTE
This position is at the L10 level with an hourly pay range of $54.39 - $72.65
(PIPSC Bargaining Unit)
This position works in a high-pressure environment with critical and competing demands and provides coordination of patient care teams. Work priorities can change constantly in response to patient care needs, staffing concerns and YHC’s changing priorities. This position has a number of challenging emotional demands such as dealing with hostile clients. In addition, there are also physical demands which include participating in a Code White if necessary. In order to deliver care, the incumbent spends the majority of their time on their feet monitoring and coordinating patient care activities across patient units.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Knowledge and skills in Leadership
- Knowledge and skills in the areas of Mental Health and Addictions;
- Knowledge of standards of care and scope for practice of health care professionals
- Knowledge of trends and developments in the Indigenous health field;
- Knowledge of clinical education principles;
- Knowledge of the historical and contemporary issues facing First Nations.
- Knowledge of program planning, evaluation and quality improvement processes
- Knowledge of management methods and techniques.
- Advocacy and assertiveness skills;
- Excellent oral, written, and verbal communication skills
- Effective organizational and presentation skills
- Ability to teach patient care practices and other relevant skills;
- Ability to effectively engage other professionals on an inter-disciplinary team
- Ability to work with patients, families and communities with diverse backgrounds and circumstances demonstrating cross-cultural awareness
The successful candidate is required to have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and be registered, or eligible for registration, in good standing with a recognized Social Work College. Consideration may be given to applicants possessing higher education in a related field such as Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Counselling. Candidates must have a minimum of three (3) years of clinical leadership experience in a hospital setting, including at least two (2) years of experience working with Mental Health or Addictions clients. Preference will be given to candidates holding a Master’s Degree in Social Work. An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may be considered.
Please note: Preference will be given to candidates of First Nation Ancestry
Incentives:
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Generous Vacation Time
- Pension Plan
- Relocation Allowance
- On-site Gym
- Free Parking
Closing Date: 4:00pm October 30, 2025
About Yukon Hospital Corporation
We are a family of acute care hospitals focused on delivering safe and excellent care to all Yukoners, closer to home, at our facilities in Whitehorse, Dawson City and Watson Lake. Our comprehensive health services set a high standard of care in our territory and are models of care both nationally and internationally. Our community of more than 500 health care providers, professionals and medical staff are passionate about and strive to provide the best care every time.
Whitehorse General Hospital is Yukon's primary acute care centre, providing a full range of care, including 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care, surgical services, cancer care, visiting specialists clinics, therapy and lab services, and advanced diagnostic imaging.
Dawson City Community Hospital and Watson Lake Community Hospital allow many Yukoners to receive care closer to home through access to 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care as well as many lab and diagnostic imaging services.