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This posting

This posting will be used to fill 1 (one) full-time permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

Our team

The Yukon Immunization Program provides technical , guidance, training and vaccine product support to immunizers across the territory including pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and other health care providers in support of the Yukon's publicly funded immunization program..

Your role

As part of the Community Health Programs team, you will be responsible for the overall development, implementation, and evaluation of the Yukon Immunization Program. In this pivotal role, you will develop standards and guidelines, actively participate in national vaccine working groups and ensure that stakeholders are educated and trained in the most up-to-date immunization standards.

Your most important function will be providing leadership to your team as well as to other health care professionals throughout the territory. Whether it's providing expert advice to nurses on the front line of delivering the vaccination program, or mentoring and coaching health care providers, your in-depth knowledge, strong technical writing skills, and unmatched communication skills will be key success factors.

For the full scope of duties for this position, please see the attached job description.

For more information on this job, please contact Benton Foster, Director, Community Health Programs, at Benton.foster@yukon.ca
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Marg Webb, HR Consultant at margaret.webb@yukon.ca.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

Government of Yukon's many benefits

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

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Essential qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

Baccalaureate in Nursing or Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing.
Considerable experience in the delivery of Immunizations
Experience in providing experience in adult education and/or mentoring/coaching techniques
Experience in developing standards, policies, and protocols is preferred
Experience leading and mentoring teams

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above will be equally considered.

It may be helpful for you to review "Prepare your resume and cover letter".

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

Candidates will be assessed against Yukon government's Core Competency Framework The competency model consists of the following eight competencies:

Taking Action and Achieving Results
Promoting Common Values and Ethics
Developing People
Demonstrating Client Focus
Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
Influencing Others
Thinking Strategically
Leading Change and Innovation

It may be helpful for you to review "The job interview process".

Conditions of Employment:
Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence,
RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector,
TB screening, current Yukon RN Registration,
current CPR-HCP,
TDG certificate (complete within 2 months of hire),
Yukon Immunization certificate (complete within 1 month of hire)

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

Willingness to travel occasionally within the Yukon.

Learn more

For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453.