Posted 17 days ago
Nursing Practice Consultant
@ Government of Yukon
Whitehorse, Yukon
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Overview
The Government of Yukon is hiring a full-time Nursing Practice Consultant in Whitehorse to coordinate and deliver clinical training for community nursing staff. The role mentors primary health care and public health nurses, develops practice resources, and conducts program audits. A signing bonus of $7,500 is offered to Registered Nurses, and the role requires regular travel across the Yukon by ground and air.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and deliver clinical training to branch staff
- Mentor primary health care and public health nurses
- Develop and maintain practice resources
- Conduct program audits
- Provide recommendations to Community Nursing management
Requirements summary:
- Current registration with a Canadian nursing regulatory authority
- Experience developing, implementing and evaluating programs
- Recent rural or remote primary and emergency care experience
- Experience delivering training workshops or courses (asset)
- ACLS and TNCC or ITLS certification (asset)
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Hours per week | 75 |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Registered Nurse registration in good standing (Yukon), Class 5 driver's licence or equivalent, CPR, BLS-HCP, ACLS, TNCC |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Security clearance | Other clearance |
| Perks mentioned | Signing bonus, Performance bonus |
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Government of Yukon
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 16 |
Job description
Job Summary And Requirements
This posting
This posting will be used to fill 1 full-time term position working 75 bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon .
Our team
Community Nursing Branch is responsible for the delivery of primary and public health care through health centres across the Yukon. This position is based in Whitehorse and includes the training, on-going education and development of staff to ensure they meet or exceed the professional standards required to function in community and public health programs.
The Community Nursing Branch overall is also responsible for the management and operation of various tele-information programs and systems and liaising with the 811 health-line and with other internal education and learning management systems.
Your role
The Nursing Practice Consultant (NPC) is part of a skilled and dynamic team responsible for coordinating and delivering clinical training to all branch staff and mentoring primary health care and public health nurses, including nurse supervisors. This position supports professional development courses and provides training and education designed to maintain and keep current the knowledge and skills of those working in expanded scope and public health nursing roles. In addition, Nursing Practice Consultant (NPC) identify, develop and maintain practice resources and supports required to meet program objectives and ensure financial accountability; provide recommendations to Community Nursing management; conduct program audits and develop and deliver educational support to address practice issues and promote high-quality nursing care.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
Requirements
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.
Skills
Desired knowledge, skills and suitability
If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:
Conditions of employment
You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.
TB screening, RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector , Valid class 5 driver’s licence or equivalent , Yukon RN registration in good standing (prior to start date) , Current CPR, and BLS-HCP .
Job Requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the Yukon by both ground and air.
Learn more
12 months
This posting
This posting will be used to fill 1 full-time term position working 75 bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon .
Our team
Community Nursing Branch is responsible for the delivery of primary and public health care through health centres across the Yukon. This position is based in Whitehorse and includes the training, on-going education and development of staff to ensure they meet or exceed the professional standards required to function in community and public health programs.
The Community Nursing Branch overall is also responsible for the management and operation of various tele-information programs and systems and liaising with the 811 health-line and with other internal education and learning management systems.
Your role
The Nursing Practice Consultant (NPC) is part of a skilled and dynamic team responsible for coordinating and delivering clinical training to all branch staff and mentoring primary health care and public health nurses, including nurse supervisors. This position supports professional development courses and provides training and education designed to maintain and keep current the knowledge and skills of those working in expanded scope and public health nursing roles. In addition, Nursing Practice Consultant (NPC) identify, develop and maintain practice resources and supports required to meet program objectives and ensure financial accountability; provide recommendations to Community Nursing management; conduct program audits and develop and deliver educational support to address practice issues and promote high-quality nursing care.
- For more information on this job, please contact Jenna McDowell, Manager of Clinical Practice and Quality Improvement, Community Nursing at [email protected]
- For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Ann Caron, HR Consultant at 867-332-6273 or [email protected]
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
- Government of Yukon’s many benefits
Requirements
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
- Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of programs
- Recent experience in the delivery of primary & emergency health care in a rural/remote setting
- Experience in delivering training workshops/courses would be an asset
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) would be an asset
Skills
Desired knowledge, skills and suitability
If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, organization and flexibility.
- Ability to lead, coach and counsel
- Strong knowledge of quality assurance, quality improvement, risk management and resource utilization.
- Strong knowledge of primary health care programs and emergency nursing care
Conditions of employment
You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.
TB screening, RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector , Valid class 5 driver’s licence or equivalent , Yukon RN registration in good standing (prior to start date) , Current CPR, and BLS-HCP .
Job Requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the Yukon by both ground and air.
Learn more
- For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [email protected] or phone 867-667-9453.
12 months
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