Senior Nursing Consultant, Primary Care
Job Summary
Department Information
The Department of Health and Social Services works under the direction of the Minister and Deputy Minister, in partnership with the Health and Social Services Authorities, to support the health and wellbeing of people across the NWT through planning, development, evaluation and reporting on program and service delivery.
HSS is committed to the development and provision of quality services in such a way as to make the best use of public resources, ensure the sustainability of the system, focus on client safety and best practices and promote positive health and social outcomes. HSS strives to continually improve the health and social service system to ensure best health, best care, and a better future for the people of the NWT.
Job Information
The Senior Nursing Consultant, Primary Care will conduct research and analyses, as well as provide recommendations on issues related to the delivery of primary health services in the NWT. The incumbent ensures that primary health services are designed and delivered effectively, efficiently and meet the needs of NWT residents.
The Senior Nursing Consultant is accountable for the planning, monitoring, implementation and/or refinement of primary healthcare services and for the promotion of primary health services that are consistent with the established policies, standards and guidelines and with the Strategic Framework for the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services (HSS) system.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advice on program requirements regarding primary health services.
- Conduct planning, monitoring, implementation and/or refinement of territorial wide primary health care services and standards to ensure the services meet national quality standards and are delivered in the most effective and efficient manner.
- Ensure that departmental strategies are met through effective placement, coordination and rationalization of primary health services in the NWT.
- Regularly present general and technical briefings on topics related to projects and initiatives.
- Support the division, directorate and/or the Minister through investigating and/or addressing issues, developing correspondence, writing briefing notes, developing submissions or position papers.
Key Qualifications
- A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and three (3) years of relevant experience including one (1) year of experience in the primary care environment.
- Equivalencies may include:
- A Master's Degree in Nursing and one (1) year of relevant experience including one (1) year of experience in the primary care environment.
- A Nursing Diploma and five (5) years of relevant experience including one (1) year of experience in the primary care environment.
Additional (Bona Fide) Requirements
- Must be registered or be eligible for registration with the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN).
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
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
jobsyk@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 criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Bona Fide Requirement
A mandatory requirement for this position is that you must be registered or be eligible for registration with the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN).
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 # 27834
Closing Date: June 4, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $59.62 per hour to $71.22 per hour (approximately $116,259 - $138,879 annually) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
Application Assistance
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