Requisition # CLINI002640 (Management/Excluded Group)
Regular Full Time – (1.0 FTE)
This position has a yearly salary range of $126,470.00 to $158,087.00
Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada’s most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep?
Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an environment of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work/life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (68 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).
Reporting to the Director of Community Hospitals, the incumbent has the responsibility, authority and accountability for the clinical, financial and personnel management of the Community Hospital on a 24 hour basis. The incumbent’s actions will be in keeping with the organization’s intention to be fair and just, remove barriers, and provide the right supports to deliver the best care every time to all Yukoners. As well, they will demonstrate effective communication, humility, understanding, honesty, responsibility and an openness to different views and experiences.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Good knowledge of leadership, techniques and solid management skills including ability to develop and manage a budget and human resources;
- Knowledge of established practice and procedures of professional nursing care;
- Knowledge of trends and developments in the nursing field;
- Knowledge and ability to enhance continuum of care;
- Knowledge of allied health disciplines and their role in patient care;
- Knowledge of conflict resolution skills and techniques;
- Ability to be effective in planning, implementing and evaluating change;
- Ability to maintain records and prepare comprehensive and concise reports and correspondence;
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
- Strong analytical and organization skills
- Strong computer skills/proficiency;
- Strong human resource and interpersonal skills with the ability to organize, coach, mentor and evaluate staff in varied roles
- Ability to set priorities and to show good judgment;
- Self motivated and willingness towards continued learning;
- Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.
The successful candidate will possess current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Experience in Mental Health nursing is required. Additional education in nursing management, financial management, and staff development is considered an asset. Post-graduate certification in specialty areas, a Master’s degree in Nursing or Leadership, and experience with Meditech are preferred.
TO APPLY: Visit our website and apply
For more information, contact recruitment at 867-393-8675/9000 ext 8347
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Indigenous Workforce Initiative – We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. When you apply for a job, you can choose to identify as Indigenous in your application. Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. Yukon Hospitals’ Indigenous Engagement Advisor will then contact you to offer support with your application, share information about training or mentorships, and answer any questions you may have. All self-identification information will remain confidential. You can get support before or after applying for a job by contacting IWI@yukonhospitals.ca or calling 867-332-7203.
Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from International applicants. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.