Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical - Regular Full-Time

Yukon Hospital•Whitehorse, YT

1d•CA$50 - CA$66•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Regular Full-Time Position (1.0 FTE) at the L09 level. As a multidisciplinary team member, the incumbent provides nursing care for patients through the administration and implementation of medical investigation and therapeutic programs. This involves applying knowledge of general nursing, physical health, and psycho-social well-being. The role also includes providing organization, direction, supervision, and collaboration in the planning and implementation of nursing best practices.

Requirements

Diploma/Baccalaureate degree in Nursing
A minimum of (1) one year nursing experience related to the assigned specialty area(s) or specific online course completion for the specialty area(s)
Currently registered or able to be licensed with Yukon Registered Nurses Association (YRNA)
Current C.P.R certification
Knowledge of established practices and procedures of professional nursing care
Knowledge of trends and developments in the nursing field
Effective interpersonal skills
Initiative, good judgment and reliability
Advocacy and assertiveness skills
Basic computer literacy
Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity

Nice To Haves

Certification in A.C.L.S.
Certification in Critical Care nursing

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care for patients through the administration and implementation of medical investigation and therapeutic programs.
Apply knowledge of general nursing, physical health, and psycho-social well-being.
Provide organization, direction, supervision, and collaboration in the planning and implementation of nursing best practices.
Teach nursing practices and other relevant clinical skills.
Develop and implement nursing care/treatment/discharge plans.