About the job

Job Summary And Requirements

This competition is to fill (2) permanent positions working 75 hours biweekly.

We are excited, and delighted, to be seeking two experienced registered nurses who can support both students and educators in ensuring health needs are met for inclusion at school. This is a new position and we are looking for nurses who are interested in developing both the position and supports to be the very best they can be, from a medical and educational inclusivity perspective.

As a Registered Nurse Consultant with the Student Support Services team, you will be an essential and valued member of the Student Support Services team, working collaboratively with schools and families to ensure the well-being, inclusion and success of students living with chronic and sometimes life-limiting medical conditions.

You will develop and implement medical support plans, coordinate with healthcare professionals, facilitate and provide training for staff, and provide ongoing quality assurance guidance to students, families, and school staff in the implementation and oversight of these support plans and trainings. You will also be regularly consulted and expected to provide your perspective and input as this program develops.

It is essential that the Registered Nurse Consultant recognise and focus on the strengths, beauty and resilience of learners and their families while providing the supports they need to work towards their own educational goals and participate in their school communities.

If you have questions, we strongly encourage you to reach out to the contacts below – we are a very welcoming and enthusiastic team and we would love to hear from you to discuss any questions you may have.

Key Responsibilities

The RN makes autonomous nursing practice decisions regarding assessments, treatment plans, and resource utilization. Care management decisions with clients include intake, care plans, training plans, service implementation and modification. The RN develops and manages individualized health and support plans to ensure students’ medical and academic needs are met.

Coordinate communication, and provide a school-based medical perspective, between healthcare providers, families, and school staff to manage provision of medical care needs in the school setting.

Provide training for school staff, including teachers and educational assistants, on the provision of care tasks which can be safely trained, assigned and delegated.

Advocate for students’ needs within the educational system and collaborate with health, social and educational systems to ensure accommodations are in place.

Build and maintain relationships with other healthcare professionals involved in student care and with relevant expertise, both within the department of health and social as well as outside agencies.

Maintain accurate records of interactions, support plans, and outcomes.

Travel within the territory, as necessary, is required, only during the school year.

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

Bachelor's of Nursing, at least five years’ experience post-licensure working as an RN.

Registration as a registered nurse in Yukon, or equivalent registration in another Canadian jurisdiction with the ability to obtain licensure in the Yukon as a registered nurse.

Demonstrated experience training and overseeing quality assurance of non-medical support staff or others with similar roles in provision of medical and personal support tasks.

Experience in working with diverse populations, with a focus on cultural humility and cultural safety when collaborating with First Nations students and families.

Skills

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability:

The Ideal candidate will possess these qualifications, skills and knowledge, but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture. Key competencies for success in this role include:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders (students, parents, healthcare providers, school staff).

Ability to collaborate with policy and leadership to guide and develop the program, including the provision of your nursing expertise.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Experience working with children and families managing chronic health conditions, is highly preferred.

Experience working in an educational setting is preferred.