Job Overview

We are seeking a highly capable and adaptable Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join the front-line team in a busy regional hospital in Whitehorse. This position requires critical thinking, strong assessment skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

As part of the emergency team, you’ll manage patients with trauma, acute illness, and urgent mental health needs, serving both urban and Travel Assignment communities in the Yukon.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform rapid triage and initial stabilization of patients with acute or life-threatening conditions

• Initiate and monitor IVs, medications, cardiac rhythms, and emergency protocols

• Collaborate with physicians and allied health to deliver timely, efficient care

• Support patients and families during high-stress or crisis situations

• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with ER standards

• Participate in trauma team activations, resuscitation, and code responses

• Adapt care approaches to diverse populations, including Indigenous communities

Requirements

• Active RN license (YRNA – Yukon Registered Nurses Association or eligible for registration)

• BLS and ACLS certification (mandatory); TNCC and PALS preferred

• Minimum 2 years recent ER or critical care experience

• Strong decision-making and crisis management skills

• Willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays

• Comfort working in a rural northern environment with occasional medevac support

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay + shift premiums + northern allowance

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and pension benefits

• Paid orientation and advanced emergency training

• Relocation and onboarding assistance

• Professional development support for trauma and rural ER certifications

About the Facility

Located in the capital of Yukon, this regional hospital serves as the emergency care hub for the territory. The ER department handles trauma, medical emergencies, pediatric cases, mental health crises, and referrals from Travel Assignment clinics. Staff are part of a collaborative, mission-driven team committed to high-quality care across diverse populations.