First seen by our source: 16 days ago
Critical Care Flight Nurse
@ YG
Whitehorse, Yukon
Overview
YG (Yukon government) is hiring three auxiliary on-call Critical Care Flight Nurses for Yukon EMS in Whitehorse, working 75 hours bi-weekly. The role provides pre-hospital and inter-facility critical care transport, often in settings without medical support and with transport times over four hours. A three-month eligibility list may be used to fill similar positions.
Responsibilities:
- Provide critical care pre-hospital and inter-facility transport
- Perform detailed patient assessments
- Establish treatment plans for patient care
- Work in environments without medical support
Requirements summary:
- Current registration with a Canadian nursing regulatory authority
- Critical Care Registered Nurse or Emergency Nurse certification, or recent ED/ICU experience
- Pre-hospital transport experience an asset
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong decision making and evaluation skills
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-28
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-11
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Job details
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | weekends |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Hospital or clinic, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Registered Nurse registration, Critical Care Registered Nurse certification, Emergency Nurse certification, TB screening, Vulnerable sector check |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
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This posting
This posting will be used to fill 3 (three) auxiliary on call positions working75-hours bi-weekly in Yukon EMS.
It will establish a 3-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions within Yukon EMS.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.
Who we are
The Yukon's Emergency Medical Services (YEMS) team delivers a wide scope of pre-hospital care. We deliver medical interventions, treatments, and quality care in every corner of the Yukon. Leadership, dedication, and partnership guides our work.
This opportunity
Reporting to the Superintendent, Air Ambulance the Critical Care Flight Nurse will employ professional Critical Care Life Support skills to provide pre-hospital and inter-facility treatment and transportation to the general population. Evaluates the patient's clinical condition and performs detailed assessments in order to establish a treatment plan in support of optimal patient care. Works in environments where there is no medical support and where transport times routinely exceed four hours.
- For more information on this job, please contact Todd Onsorge, Deputy Chief, Whitehorse Operations at [email protected]
- For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Ann Caron, HR Consultant at 867-332-6273 or [email protected]
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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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; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.
- Current Registration with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory authority.
- Critical Care Registered Nurse or Emergency Nurse certification or recent experience working in an Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, or related High Accuity Unit.
- Previous or current experience working in the pre-hospital transport environment will be considered an asset.
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:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Strong decision making and evaluation skills;
- Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- 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, Security clearance including vulnerable sector check, Valid class 4 driver's license and current registration with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association.
Job requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
Shift work, including weekends and standby, wearing a uniform, andmaintaining all conditions of employment.
Learn more
- For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [email protected]or phone 867-667-9453.
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