At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver community health programs and provide nursing care to promote wellness.
- Company: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority, dedicated to community wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, northern living allowance, pension plan, health/dental benefits, and relocation assistance.
- Other info: Join a supportive team in a vibrant northern community with growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in community health while gaining valuable nursing experience.
- Qualifications: Nursing Degree, 2 years of community health experience, and public health knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority – Yellowknife Region (NTHSSA) delivers and administers Population Health, Primary Health Care and Social Services programs in the communities of Dettah, Fort Resolution, Lutselk’e, Ndilo and Yellowknife. Our mission is to work with people to optimize wellbeing through the provision of collaborative and culturally appropriate health and social services.
This position reports directly to the Regional Manager of Public Health. The Regional Community Health Nurse - Public Health will coordinate with the Regional Manager to support the Community Health Nurse in delivering Public Health programs. Community Health Services include providing non-emergency medical care and delivering nursing programs designed to promote community health and wellness, decrease suffering and prevent injury/disease across the lifespan. The provision of critical incident services is supported by the local Nurse in Charge and/or by a physician over the telephone when communications links are available. Services may be provided within a Primary Care/Public Health Centre, community building/business, schools and in a patient's home and are intended to promote a healthy way of life and decrease the incidence of death and disease.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides comprehensive community health programs according to the GNWT Health Standards to protect, prevent and reduce the incidence of communicable disease.
- Reduce the incidence of disability and/or death to all community members.
- The Regional CHN-PH provides direct nursing care and sanctions transferred medical functions to clients requiring nursing treatment.
- The Regional CHN-PH facilitates, implements and modifies patient and family education/teaching based on the needs of the patient.
- The Regional CHN-PH assists the Manager of Public Health by performing administrative functions.
- Advocate practice environments that have organizational and human support systems, and the resource allocations necessary for safe, competent, and ethical nursing care.
Key Qualifications:
- The successful completion of a Nursing Degree, and two (2) years of recent nursing experience in an expanded practice community health environment and a minimum of 1 year of public health experience.
Additional Requirements:
- Proof of immunization in keeping with current public health practices is required.
- Must be eligible for registration with the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN).
The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance.
Regional Community Health Nurse in Yellowknife employer: gov
The Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the well-being of its employees while making a significant impact on the lives of workers across the NWT and Nunavut. With a strong commitment to professional development, a generous benefits package including a Northern Living Allowance, and a workplace culture that values diversity and work-life balance, the WSCC fosters an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in our mission to promote workplace health and safety, and be part of a team that truly values your contributions.
