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Community Health Nurse

Job Summary

Location: Whatì
Department: Tłı̨chǫ CSA - Health and Social Services
Job ID: 26133
Salary: $113,705 - $135,818
Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular
Closing Date: Open until filled

Department Information

The Tlicho Community Services Agency is a unique organization responsible for the delivery of education, health and social services within the Tlicho region. The Tlicho Community Services Agency's vision 'Strong Like Two People' is a metaphor for the desire by community leadership to build an organization, and create programs and services that recognize the strength and importance of two cultures.

Job Information

Are you a dedicated healthcare professional passionate about community wellness? We're seeking an enthusiastic Community Health Nurse to play a pivotal role in delivering essential health services and programs. Whati is a small northern town servicing approximately 500 residents.  The Health Centre is the sole medical facility in the community.

In this role, you will lead a range of comprehensive health programs, including Well-Child/Woman/Man clinics, pre and post-natal care, school health initiatives, and chronic disease management. You will be instrumental in running immunization programs and monitoring communicable diseases, ensuring the community's health and safety. Your expertise will be critical in providing personalized nursing care and managing medical functions such as dispensing medications, all while adhering to high professional standards.

To be successful in this role, you must have the successful completion of a Nursing Degree, AND two (2) years of recent nursing experience in an emergency or critical care setting. Northern or Outpost Nursing would be an asset.  

We offer a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, including a benefit pension plan, annual leave including the option for deferred leave, and health/dental benefits. We also provide relocation assistance, if needed, to the successful candidate.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Health Recruitment
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR  
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
hlthss_recruitment@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information

Labour Market Supplement

The successful incumbent will receive a $12,000 supplement upon hire and an additional $12,000 supplement after completion of 12 months of continuous employment contingent on remaining employed in an eligible position for a further 12 months.   This is a taxable benefit and will be subject to applicable deductions.  

Affirmative Action

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Immunization Status

The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

Registrations

Eligible for current registration/certification with CANNN is mandatory for this position. 

For more information on health and social services careers and practicing in the Northwest Territories please visit www.practiceNWT.ca

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.  If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 26133         

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $58.31 per hour to $69.65 per hour (approximately $113,705. - $135,818.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $5,599