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Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical - Term Full Time - New Graduates

Whitehorse, YT
On-site
Posted Aug 31, 2026
1 position

$50–$66 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 38 hours per week

Job summary

The incumbent provides nursing care for patients by implementing medical investigation and therapeutic programs. They also provide organization, direction, and supervision in the planning and implementation of nursing best practices.

Job details

Term Full Time position - (1.0 FTE) November 3, 2026 - May 2, 2027 This position is at the L09 level with an hourly pay range of $49.73 - $66.42 (PIPSC Bargaining Unit) As a multidisciplinary team member, the incumbent provides nursing care for patients through the administration and implementation of medical investigation and therapeutic programs through the application of knowledge of general nursing, physical health, and psycho-social well-being; provides organization, direction, supervision and collaboration in the planning and implementation of nursing best practices. Knowledge, skills and abilities required: * Knowledge of established practices and procedures of professional nursing care; * Knowledge of trends and developments in the nursing field; * Effective interpersonal skills; * Initiative, good judgment and reliability; * Advocacy and assertiveness skills; * Basic computer literacy; * Ability to teach nursing practices and other relevant clinical skills; * Ability to develop and implement nursing care/treatment/discharge plans; * Ability to communicate orally and in writing; * Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity. The successful candidate is required to have a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, be currently registered with Yukon Registered Nurses Association (YRNA) and have current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R) certification. Practicum placements during Degree program in areas related to acute care, any specialty service area (i.e. Maternity/ED), hospitals or health centers focusing on the health of First Nations, Inuit, Metis populations is desired. Closing Date: 4:00pm September 14, 2026

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing and be currently registered with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association. Additionally, current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R) certification is required.