Job Description:

Job information Chronic Conditions Nurse Educator from the Company Yukon Government, this latest Chronic Conditions Nurse Educator job vacancy is located in the city Whitehorse located in the country Canada . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate Bachelor Degree . Job Vacancies in this Nurse field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

This posting

This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent position working 75 hours 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.

Who we are.

The Integrated Health Services team is a group of high-performing, compassionate people dedicated to serving with respect and purpose. We provide specialized programming designed to meet the unique needs of our northern, Yukon communities and are recognized for our commitment to excellence in the provision of rural and remote, primary, and public health services throughout Yukon. We seek to foster relationships with Indigenous Peoples and collaborate with First Nations' leadership to continually improve population health status in Yukon communities. We are also committed to the ongoing development of our team and are recognized for our professional development opportunities.

The Chronic Conditions Support Program is a collaborative care team that supports Yukoners living with chronic health conditions. Support is provided in the form of one-on-one and group programs and services that are accessible throughout the territory. CCSP has expanded its service capacity through various forms of virtual care including the use of zoom for health and Cloud DX connected health kits for Home Health Monitoring.

Who we are looking for.

As the Chronic Conditions Nurse Educator, you will form an integral part of our team by providing quality, planned, proactive, person-centered chronic disease management (CDM) within the Chronic Conditions Support Program (CCSP). CDM activities include client assessments, determining chronic conditions risk factors, clinical care, education, self-management support as well as care-giver support and education. You will collaborate as a member of the CCSP team in a clinical setting to empower clients and families to self-manage chronic conditions while also supporting our program goals through the provision of high quality, collaborative chronic care, and effective and accessible self-management support.

• For more information on this job, please Annie Worth, Supervisor & Clinical Exercise Specialist, at annie.worth@yukon.ca

• For more information about the recruitment process, please Sneha Iyer, HR Consultant at 867-332-5427 or Sneha.Iyer@yukon.ca

Your benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

• Government of Yukon's many benefits

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.

Check out:

• Yukon Life
• Working at Yukon government
• Yukon, Larger than Life
• Healthier Tomorrow

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.

• Bachelor's in nursing.
• Registered nurse in good standing with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory body;
• Demonstrated applied knowledge of chronic disease management through case management of clients with chronic conditions.
• Experience facilitating learning of others through workshops, training, or teaching; and,
• Certified Respiratory Educator and/or Certified Diabetes Educator would 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:

• Strong knowledge and experience in nursing best practices and standards.
• Ability to work autonomously and also within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication, analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent ability to initiate relationships with clients, their families and other health professionals.
• Ability to provide direction and deliver services in a competent, safe, and ethical manner.
• Strong engagement, facilitation, and presentation skills; and,
• Proficient in the use of computers and software including MS Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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.

• Current registration with Yukon Registered Nurses Association (YRNA),
• Vulnerable Sector Security Clearance,
• TB Screening,
• Valid class 5 driver's licence or equivalent,
• Valid CPR-HCP or equivalent.

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• Willingness to travel by road and aircraft.
• Overnight travel is expected as part of this position to provide service to clients in our communities.
• Lifting up to 15kg which may include audio visual and clinical supplies and equipment.
• Exposure to emotionally distressed patients and families in isolated clinical settings

Learn more.

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453.

Eligibility List 12 months Post Date 30 May 2024 Close Date 12 June 2024 Keywords : Whitehorse jobs
Closed Date : 2025-07-20