Discharge Care Coordinator - Patient Care, Access and Flow - Whitehorse General Hospital

Requisition # DISCH002727 (PIPSC Bargaining Unit)

Regular Full-Time Position – (1.0 FTE)

This position has an hourly pay range of $54.39 to $72.65

Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada’s most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep?

Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an environment of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work/life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (79 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).

Reporting to the Clinical Care Manager - Patient Care Access and Flow, the Discharge Care Coordinator plays a crucial role in coordinating patient transitions from hospital to home or another health care system partners (e.g. Community, Hospitals, Continuing Care). The primary goal is to ensure patients are discharged safely and efficiently while receiving the necessary post-hospital care. The Discharge Care Coordinator provides direct oversight for inpatient care coordination in partnership with the acute interprofessional team and community partners.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and evidence-based practice, with the ability to apply this knowledge across diverse patient populations and within a case management framework;
• Comprehensive knowledge of the standards for nursing practice;
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care,
• Broad knowledge of clinical pathways, expected length of stays, resource utilization, and patient assessment;
• Broad knowledge of external agencies and community resources;
• Demonstrated leadership, sound judgement, and adaptability in providing direction, consultation, and decision-making within a dynamic health care environment;
• Demonstrated ability to analyze situations, problem solve, manage conflict, and negotiate timely resolutions;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within interprofessional teams, with strong communication skills to foster effective relationships with patients, families, colleagues, physicians and community partners;
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize effectively;
• Ability to establish, lead and maintain positive change;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written;
• Ability to work with patients, families, and communities from diverse backgrounds and circumstances, demonstrating cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity;
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques;
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including the ability to effectively use computerized client care information systems.

The successful candidate will hold a Diploma/Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, current registration and good standing with the appropriate regulatory body and have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Three (3) years recent, related acute care experience including one (1) years' experience in case management, discharge planning, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, regulated and or licensed health care professional is desired. Knowledge of Community and or Continuing care services/practices, Case Management training is preferred at the time of hire and expected to be completed within the first year of employment (employer-supported).

TO APPLY: Visit our website and apply

For more information, contact recruitment at 867-393-8675/9000 ext. 8347/8700 ext. 8147

Visit whitehorse.ca and yukon.ca for more information on Whitehorse and living in the Yukon!

Indigenous Workforce Initiative -We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. When you apply for a job, you can choose to identify as Indigenous in your application. Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. Yukon Hospitals’ Indigenous Engagement Advisor will then contact you to offer support with your application, share information about training or mentorships, and answer any questions you may have. All self-identification information will remain confidential.

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Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from International applicants. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.

Posting Date: June 2, 2026/Open Until Filled