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Government of Yukon

Registered Nurse

Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Full-time

Annual salary: $107,554 - $124,747

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Responsibilities

Provide primary healthcare, chronic disease management, and emergency response for clients within a correctional setting. Work independently and collaboratively to conduct advanced assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for complex mental health and addiction needs.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and current RN registration in Canada, with recent experience in emergency or rural community health. Candidates must have experience in expanded nursing roles, addiction medicine, and managing complex mental health needs.

Experience

2 to 5 years

Education

bachelor degree
professional certificate

Working hours

38 hours per week

Job type

Full-time

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

Clinical Judgment
Emergency Care
Mental Health Assessment
Addiction Medicine
Chronic Disease Management
Primary Health Care
Crisis Intervention
Patient Triage
Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Communication
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Clinical Decision Making
Patient Assessment
Case Management
Forensic Healthcare

Benefits

Pension
Health Insurance
Dental Coverage
Signing Bonus
Annual RN Registration Fee Reimbursement
Vacation Entitlement
Paid Sick Leave
Relocation Assistance
Maternity, Parental, and Family-related Leave
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Professional Development

Minimum pay

$107,554

Maximum pay

$124,747

Pay currency

CAD

Pay period

YEAR

Visa sponsorship

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Hiring contact

Amanda Hatch

Hiring contact email

[email protected]

Keywords

Registered Nurse
Correctional Healthcare
BScN
BLS Certification
ACLS Certification
TNCC Certification
CTAS Certification
ASSIST Training
WHMIS
HIPMA
ATIPP
Forensic Nursing
Rural Nursing
Emergency Nursing
Mental Health
Addiction Medicine
Primary Health Care
Triage
Vulnerable Populations
Government of Yukon

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Job Summary And Requirements

AMENDMENT - Closing date has been extended to September 18, 2026!

This posting will be used to fill 2 full-time Permanent positions working 75 hours bi-weekly. A 12-month eligibility list will be established to fill similar positions.

Term and Auxiliary-On-Call (AOC) career opportunities will also be considered.

Annual salary of $107,554 - $124,747 + Pension + Benefits + $7,500 Signing Bonus + Annual reimbursement for RN registration fees

Looking for something different than another hospital position?

At the Whitehorse Correctional Centre, experienced Registered Nurses work in a unique healthcare environment where critical thinking, clinical autonomy, and advanced nursing skills are essential. If you're looking for meaningful work, professional challenge, and a lifestyle that includes no night shifts and a four-on, four-off schedule, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

This is not a typical nursing position.

WCC nurses provide primary health care, chronic disease management, addiction medicine support, mental health assessments, and emergency response within a correctional setting. Working under medical directives and as part of a small, collaborative team, our nurses exercise a high degree of clinical judgment, autonomy, and decision-making every day.

If you are an experienced nurse looking for a role that challenges you professionally while offering exceptional work-life balance, we want to hear from you.

Why Consider WCC?

Practice in an expanded nursing role

Work with significant professional autonomy
Conduct advanced assessments and clinical decision-making
Respond to urgent and emergency care situations
Manage a broad range of acute and chronic health conditions
Develop expertise in correctional and forensic healthcare

Work-Life Balance

No night shifts
10.75-hour shifts
Four days on, four days off schedule
Competitive vacation and leave provisions
Nursing signing bonus available

Professional Development

Access ongoing clinical training and certifications
Employer-supported professional development opportunities
Training completed during work hours whenever operationally feasible
Opportunities to expand specialized nursing skills

Join a Strong Team

Small team environment consisting of a Health Services Manager and four Registered Nurses
Collaborative and supportive workplace culture
Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues
Opportunity to mentor and preceptor other nursing professionals

Experience Life In Yukon

Whether you're looking for adventure, professional growth, or a complete lifestyle change, the Yukon offers an experience unlike anywhere else in Canada.

Enjoy

Short commutes
Northern lights, mountains, and wilderness at your doorstep
The opportunity to make a real impact in a unique healthcare setting
Learn about the Whitehorse Correctional Centre
Careers in the Government of Yukon

About The Role

The position requires sound clinical judgment, excellent assessment skills, and the ability to respond confidently in fast-paced and unpredictable situations. We provide comprehensive nursing care within a multidisciplinary correctional healthcare team.

You will work with clients presenting a wide range of health needs, including:

Acute and chronic medical conditions
Mental health concerns
Addictions and substance use disorders
Emergency and urgent care needs

This role is best suited for nurses who are comfortable working independently, confident making clinical decisions, and motivated by meaningful and challenging work.

We're Looking For

Ideal candidates will have experience in one or more of the following areas:

Emergency nursing
Rural or remote nursing
Community health nursing
Urgent care
Expanded-scope nursing practice
Northern nursing
Correctional healthcare

You Thrive When

Every day is different
You are trusted to use your professional judgment
You can work independently while being part of a strong team
You enjoy solving complex clinical problems
You remain calm during emergencies and high-pressure situations

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based on the detailed 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.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN).
Current RN registration, in good standing, with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory authority.
Recent RN experience in an emergency department or rural community health centre is required.
Recent experience working in an expanded nursing role.
Recent experience working with addiction medicine, including assessments, initiation of treatment and monitoring.
Recent experience working with clients with complex mental health needs, including comprehensive assessments, management and individualized treatment plan development and monitoring.
Experience working in a Correctional intuition would be an asset.
Experience working with vulnerable populations would be an asset.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or considerable experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

Contextual Knowledge

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Current trends in health promotion/disease prevention practices and programs
Applicable legislation, policies and procedures, including ATIPP, HIPMA, and privacy best practices
Theories, principles and practices in primary health care
Knowledge of client medical triage process
Knowledge of best practices in emergency care management

Skills And Abilities

Effective written and oral communication skills
Effective teaching skills in a group setting or one-on-one
Ability to instruct, lead and counsel
Strong computer skills and knowledge of word-processing applications
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills, with the ability to solve complex problems
Ability to provide client-centered care that focuses on improving outcomes
Strong basic and advanced clinical nursing skills
Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing processes
Ability to perform transferred medical functions beyond normal hospital roles and responsibilities
Ability to maintain the highest standard of confidentiality
Has initiative and is able to work independently
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
Comfortable dealing with stressful/crisis/emergency situations
Crisis intervention skills
Always maintain personal and workplace safety

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment:

Have And Maintain

Valid Security Clearance, including vulnerable sector (required prior to the first day of work)
Valid Medical Clearance (required prior to the first day of work)
Recent TB screening
Current registration with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory authority
BLS Certification
ACLS Certification (to be obtained within the first 6 months of employment)
TNCC Certification
CTAS Certification
ASSIST or equivalent mental health training
Valid Class 5 driver’s license (required on the first day of work)

Job Requirements

Critical deadlines, constant interruptions, and instructions from multiple sources (at times)
Regular instances of elevated stress due to various emergencies and the need for timely, crucial decision-making
Working shift work (Days and evenings), including weekends and statutory holidays
Daily exposure to clients suffering from chronic illnesses and infectious diseases within the confines of the institution
Potential for physical and/or verbal abuse from volatile/aggressive clients
Lifting and transferring clients and equipment (can be up to 300 lbs.)
Standing and walking for extended periods of time
Transferring heavy emergency equipment during emergency situations, which may involve stairs
Climbing stairs multiple times throughout the day
Working with hazardous materials
Potential exposure to infectious agents in handling and disposing of bodily fluids or treatment of clients with infections
Maintaining uncomfortable positions if required for emergency care and assessments
Critical deadlines, constant interruptions, and instructions from multiple sources (at times)
Regular instances of elevated stress due to various emergencies and the need for timely, crucial decision-making

Make a Difference. At WCC, RNs play a vital role in delivering essential healthcare services to a vulnerable population while working in one of Canada's most unique practice environments.

If you're looking for a nursing career that offers autonomy, challenge, professional growth, and a lifestyle unlike anywhere else, consider joining the Whitehorse Correctional Centre Health Services Team.

Become part of something different. Registered nurse: Corrections | Careers in the Government of Yukon

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Annual salary: $107,554 - $124,747
Eligible for applicable shift premiums and overtime in accordance with the collective agreement
$7,500 Nursing Recruitment Retention Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

The Government of Yukon offers a competitive total compensation package, including:

Pay, benefits and pension
Extended health and dental coverage
Generous vacation entitlement
Paid sick leave
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
Maternity, parental, and family-related leave benefits
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Personal and professional development

Work-Life Balance

No night shifts
Four days on, four days off schedule
10.75-hour shifts
Flexible work and leave options
Regular opportunities for extended periods off between rotations
Diverse and inclusive workplace
Short-term personal and crisis counselling

For more information about this opportunity please contact Amanda Hatch, Manager, Health Services, at: [email protected]

For information about applying for a Department of Justice position, contact Jenny Mueller, HR Consultant, at: [email protected]

Eligibility List

12 months

Apply by Sep 23, 2026

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