Public Health Nurse
Job Summary
Department Information
Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority - Yellowknife Region (NTHSSA) is one of eight health and social services authorities established by the Department of Health and Social Services in the Government of the Northwest Territories.
NTHSSA - Yellowknife Region delivers and administers Population Health, Primary Health Care and Social Services programs in the communities of Dettah, Fort Resolution, Lutselk'e, N'Dilo and Yellowknife.
Our mission is to work with people to optimize wellbeing through the provision of collaborative and culturally appropriate health and social services.
Job Information
Key Responsibilities
We're seeking a dedicated Public Health Nurse (PHN) to join our team!
As a PHN, you will play a critical role in ensuring the health of our communities. You will follow clinical practice guidelines to provide assessments and select treatments, offering community-based programming/services. Your responsibilities will also include developing, delivering, and evaluating health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
Eliminating the risk of vaccine-preventable and communicable diseases is a key aspect of your role. You will conduct assessments, provide education, and administer immunizations. Your dedication to this cause will help safeguard the health of our communities.
In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will design, implement, modify, and evaluate health promotion activities to improve community health. Your expertise will ensure that these activities align with national and territorial program standards, effectively addressing the health needs of our population.
To be considered for this role, you must have a BScN or BN nursing degree program with two (2) years of nursing experience in a public health or community health environment. Equivalencies of 2 years public health and community or Emergency or Acute Care will also be considered.
Join us in delivering culturally safe care, demonstrating autonomy, professional responsibility, and accountability in practice. If you're passionate about public health and ready to make a difference, apply now to be part of our dedicated team!
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 $10,000 supplement upon hire and an additional $10,000 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
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment 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 College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut 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
Driver's License Requirement
A mandatory requirement for this position is a valid Class 5 Driver's License
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
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 27418
Closing Date: January 23, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $54.44 per hour to $65.03 per hour (approximately $106,158. - $126,809.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
Application Assistance
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