Registered Nurse

Location: Central Yukon (Dawson City)

Government of Yukon - Justice - Whitehorse Correctional Centre

Location
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type
Permanent

End Date
Full/Part Time

Full-time
Standard Hours Bi-weekly
75

Classification
NU15

Salary
$ - $

Union
YEU

Days Off
As Per Rotation

Travel
0%

Admissibility
Open to all Candidates, Preference
- Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference
- Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit  .

Job Summary and Requirements
This posting will be used to fill 2 full-time Permanent positions working 75 hours bi-weekly. A12-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

Professional Development

Access ongoing clinical training and certifications

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.

Short commutes

Northern lights, mountains, and wilderness at your doorstep

The opportunity to make a real impact in a unique healthcare setting

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…