Yukon Government Looking for Supervisor – Home Support and Scheduling Services at Whitehorse, YT Full Time

This is an opportunity for a Full-Time Term/Temporary Assignment from May 9, 2022 to Sept 18, 2023, working 75 hours bi-weekly rotational shifts Monday to Friday; shifts may include standby on-call supervisor duty on evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.

This posting will also be used for Anticipatory full-time permanent positions

The Yukon Home Care Program provides health services to individuals who cannot easily access health care in the community, or who need assistance in performing daily activities. The program aims to improve people’s quality of life and supports them to live independently in their own homes. The Yukon Home Care Program provides client-focused health services in the home, improving quality of life and supporting Yukoners to live independently.

As part of the Home Care leadership team, the Home Support and Scheduling Services Supervisor position plans, implements, and evaluates community-based Home Care programs. The Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and supervising home support workers and home support schedulers of the Whitehorse Home Care Program. Collaborating with other home care staff (e.g. social workers, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists) to create a dynamic Home Care team and provide services to home care clients.

For more information about this position, please contact Janet Kalbfleisch at (867) 336-0418 or email at [email protected].

For more information about this posting, please contact Brittni Dieno at (867) 332-7322 or email at [email protected].

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Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Ensure a month/year format is used throughout your resume. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

Current registration with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory authority or current Canadian license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Practical Nurse;

Supervisory experience within health care, including performance management experience

Experience working in a community based setting with clients is an asset

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and maybe assessed on:
Understanding of case management and providing direct nursing care

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

Excellent conflict management skills

Ability to provide teaching support for other team members

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

Additional Information:
Conditions of Employment: TB Screening, Vulnerable Sector RCMP Security clearance, CPR level C, WHMIS 2015, a valid class 5 driver’s licence (or equivalent) with no limitations on driving, registration with Yukon Registered Nurses Association or registration with Yukon LPN license are required before hiring.

Job Requirements: Travel within the Yukon; exposure to second-hand smoke, exposure to pets; exposure to latex and other irritant products; regular heavy lifting and bending; able to work a rotational shift Monday to Friday; may be required for standby on-call supervisor duty on evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.

Eligibility List

6 months

Post Date

7 March 2022

Close Date

18 March 2022