Expression OF Interest-Nurse Practitioner (NP), Natsékhi Kų̀ Health Centre

Overview
Kwanlin Dün First Nation (KDFN) Health & Wellness is seeking expressions of interest from
qualified Nurse Practitioners to provide primary health care services at Natsékhi Kų̀ Health
Centre. The Nurse Practitioner will work within a team-based Medical Home Model to improve
access to timely, culturally safe, trauma-informed care for KDFN citizens and their families.
At the Health Centre, the Nurse Practitioner will assess, diagnose, treat, and provide follow-up
care for clients across the lifespan. This includes completing health histories and physical
assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing and managing medications,
developing care plans, completing procedures within scope, and supporting care for acute,
episodic, and chronic health concerns.
The Nurse Practitioner will also support preventive care and health promotion, including
screening, immunization support, chronic disease prevention and management, wellness
planning, referrals, and client education. The role involves working closely with clients, families,
community supports, and Health Centre staff to support coordinated, continuous care.
The successful practitioner will bring strong clinical judgement, cultural humility, collaborative
practice, and a commitment to supporting First Nations health and wellness in a community based
setting. Hiring preference will be applied in accordance with KDFN policy.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their resume and cover letter how they meet the following qualifications:

• Master of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner Stream, or equivalent Nurse Practitioner education
• Recent experience providing primary care as a Nurse Practitioner in a community, clinic, or interdisciplinary health care setting
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, prescribing, treatment planning, and follow-up skills across the lifespan
• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally safe, trauma-informed, client- and family centred care
• Experience supporting preventative care, health promotion, chronic disease management, referrals, and continuity of care
• Strong written, verbal, documentation, and interpersonal communication skills

• Current active registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association (YRNA) as a Nurse Practitioner in good standing
• RCMP Security Clearance, including Vulnerable Sector Check
• Tuberculosis screening
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence
• Current Health Care Provider CPR, or equivalent

• Providing care in clinic and home settings, including with individuals experiencing acute or communicable illness
• Potential exposure to laboratory specimens, bodily fluids, or needle-stick injuries
• Supporting clients who may be intoxicated, cognitively impaired, or experiencing emotional distress
• Managing competing clinical and community-based priorities
• Driving in adverse weather conditions, as required

• Providing proof of professional liability insurance appropriate to the scope of Nurse Practitioner services
• Maintaining any required business, licensing, or professional registration requirements throughout the contract term
• Meeting applicable tax, invoicing, and independent contractor responsibilities
• Complying with KDFN policies, privacy requirements, documentation standards, and Health Centre procedures while providing services

Closing Date:
Applications will be accepted until August 17 at 12:00 p.m.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.