At a Glance
- Tasks: Research and recommend patient care standards for community health services across all age groups.
- Company: Join the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority, serving diverse communities.
- Benefits: Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded career opportunities in Canada's North.
- Other info: Collaborative environment focused on safety, quality care, and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community health and improve client care outcomes.
- Qualifications: Baccalaureate in Nursing with 10 years of experience or equivalent qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
The Territorial Specialist, Community Health Nursing is responsible to research and recommend patient care quality standards as they relate to the community health centre services provided to all age groups ranging from neonate to geriatrics. This position collaborates with Territorial, Regional, and professional practice leadership to establish performance improvement activities, and works to ensure competency of community health centre personnel is maintained.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assesses the variability in community health centre practice settings within the authority to determine areas in which to improve client care/service outcomes, quality, or efficiencies.
- Evaluates community health centre client care/service excellence from a structure, process and outcomes framework.
- Champions inter-professional collaboration among nursing, medical and allied health professionals to achieve optimal client care/service outcomes and effective integration of care.
- Champions safety, quality care and evidence-based practice.
Key Qualifications:
- A Baccalaureate in Nursing plus ten (10) years of recent experience in a clinical health care setting. Must be eligible for registration with CANNN.
- A Master in Nursing plus seven (7) years of recent experience in a clinical health care setting.
- OR A Diploma in Nursing plus twelve (12) years of recent experience in a clinical health care setting. Must be eligible for registration with CANNN.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Territorial Specialist, Community Health Nursing 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.
