Registered Nurse - Intensive Care
Job Summary
Department Information
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.
Job Information
Join a dynamic critical care team committed to delivering excellence in patient care. As an ICU RN, you'll provide high-level nursing to critically ill patients in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment. This role demands clinical expertise, compassionate care, and leadership in both emergency response and everyday operations.
Key Responsibilities:
· Expert-Level Nursing Practice Apply advanced clinical judgment using nursing process fundamentals to manage complex patient care needs.
· Critical Care Equipment Mastery Confidently use specialized ICU tools such as ventilators, defibrillators, hemodynamic monitors, and pacemakers.
· Emergency Response Competence Administer life-saving medications and interventions with precision under pressure.
· Patient & Family Empowerment Educate with compassion, promoting self-care and health literacy through tailored support.
· Scientific Acumen Interpret physiological and behavioral data to guide urgent and accurate clinical decisions.
· Integrated Care Coordination Navigate resources inside and outside the facility to support patients holistically.
· Digital Fluency Use electronic platforms for communication, documentation, and real-time research.
· Technical Reliability Operate essential equipment safely: IV pumps, ECGs, CVC lines, NG tubes, thermometers, and more.
Key Qualifications:
· A Nursing Degree with a Minimum of one (1) year recent experience in Intensive/Critical Care Unit
· A certificate in Critical Care Nursing
Certifications:
· Current registration with CANNN before commencement of employment is mandatory
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.
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 # 27533
Closing Date: OPEN UNTILL FILLED
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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