Occupational Health Nurse - Quality & Strategy - Whitehorse General Hospital

Requisition # OCCHE003031 (PIPSC Bargaining Unit)

Regular Full-Time Position (1.0FTE)

"Job Description and salary are currently under review."

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 Manager, Workplace Safety & Well-Being, the Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) provides occupational health nursing services to promote and protect the health, safety and well-being of employees, Medical Staff, volunteers, students, contractors and other affiliated personnel. The OHN provides clinical expertise, assessment and consultation related to employee health, communicable disease and occupational exposure management, immunization, occupational injury and illness, health surveillance and workplace health promotion.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Thorough knowledge of occupational health nursing principles, practices and professional standards, including employee health assessment, health surveillance, occupational injury and illness, and workplace health promotion.
• Strong knowledge of communicable disease prevention and management, immunization, occupational exposure management and infection prevention and control principles.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety principles, workplace hazards, workers’ compensation requirements and applicable occupational health and safety legislation.
• Knowledge of fitness for work, work ability, accommodation and return-to-work principles and the role of occupational health nursing in supporting these processes.
• Knowledge of healthcare and hospital operations, including clinical environments, occupational risks and the roles of related programs and healthcare professionals.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, professional standards, clinical guidelines, organizational policies and accreditation requirements applicable to occupational health nursing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Indigenous Peoples’ history, cultures and communities, and an understanding of First Nations peoples’ experiences within the healthcare system.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess complex occupational health concerns and determine appropriate interventions, follow-up and recommendations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and consultation skills, including the ability to communicate sensitive clinical information, develop collaborative relationships and work effectively with employees, leaders, healthcare providers and other stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze employee health information, occupational health trends and program outcomes and make evidence-informed recommendations.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound clinical judgment and discretion, maintain confidentiality, manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to urgent or time-sensitive occupational health matters.
• Proficient computer skills and the ability to effectively use relevant clinical, data and reporting systems and learn new systems as required.

The successful candidate must hold a Bachelor of Nursing (BN, BScN, or equivalent), be eligible for registration with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association (YRNA), and have a valid Yukon RN practice licence prior to commencing practice. Three (3) to five (5) years of recent nursing experience in occupational health, employee health, public health, infection prevention and control, communicable disease management, or a related area is required, along with current CPR/BLS certification. Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN(C)), occupational health and safety education, workplace health promotion, psychological health and safety, employee wellness, project management, or quality improvement training would be considered an asset.

TO APPLY: Visit our website and apply by 4:00pm October 2, 2026

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

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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: September 18, 2026