Relief Registered Nurse Pediatric
Job Summary
Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Yellowknife.
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
Are you an adaptable and compassionate Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding career adventure in Canada's North? Join the Pediatrics team at Stanton Territorial Hospital in Yellowknife, NT, where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, youth, and families while experiencing a unique northern lifestyle.
As a Relief Registered Nurse (RN), Pediatrics, you will provide safe, high-quality, and culturally respectful nursing care to pediatric patients and their families in a dynamic and collaborative healthcare environment.
Reporting to the Manager, Maternal Child Services, you will work alongside an interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.
In this diverse and rewarding role, you will:
¿ Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for pediatric patients and their families.
¿ Provide care to a variety of patients, including pediatric, youth psychiatry, and adult medical or surgical patients, ranging from stable to critically ill.
¿ Deliver patient and family education, support, and advocacy throughout the care journey.
¿ Collaborate closely with physicians, allied health professionals, and community partners to coordinate care.
¿ Exercise strong clinical judgment and critical thinking in a fast-paced environment.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
- A Nursing Degree with at least one (1) year of experience. Recent experience on a Pediatrics unit would be considered an asset.
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
Relief Worker
This job opening is for a Relief position where there are no established hours of work on a daily, weekly or monthly basis and may be required to report to work on an as and when required basis for facilities where services operate on a daily basis throughout the entire year.
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 with the College of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CNNN) 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
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 # 28234
Closing Date: September 9, 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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