Registered Nurse

Government of Yukon ->
Justice
- Whitehorse Correctional Centre

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Permanent

Full/Part Time

75

NU15

$ - $

YEU

As Per Rotation

0%

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  .

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.

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.

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.

• 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

• No night shifts
• 10.75-hour shifts
• Four days on, four days off schedule
• Competitive vacation and leave provisions

• Access ongoing clinical training and certifications
• Training completed during work hours whenever operationally feasible
• Opportunities to expand specialized nursing skills

• 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

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…