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.

Located in Yellowknife the Territorial Manager, Mental Health & Substance Use Nursing (TMMHSUN) reports directly to the Director, Health Services (DHS), and is accountable for the effective delivery of organized mental health and substance use nursing services to residents of the NWT, and the assessment and evaluation of the variability in mental health and substance use nursing practice settings within the authority to determine areas in which to improve client care/service outcomes, quality, or efficiencies. 

This role leads a collaborative process to establish common and consistent practices for mental health and substance use nursing that will ensure a common standard of quality care for clients and their families across the NWT. The overarching function of this role is to ensure that mental health and substance use nursing programs and services across the NWT are delivered consistently, in alignment with the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) policy and legislation, and NTHSSA strategy and policies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge/skills relating to program management, including budget development, preparation, and control to ensure financial responsibilities are carried out effectively and efficiently.
• Knowledge of how to design and facilitate a change process.
• Knowledge in the development and implementation of effective mental health and substance use care, as well as in-depth experience providing community services.
• Knowledgeable in CNA Nursing Code of Ethics and CNNN Standards.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A Baccalaureate in Nursing and 5 years of experience in a clinical setting including 1 year of management/supervisory experience.

EQUIVALENCIES

• A Master's in nursing and 3 years of experience in a clinical setting including 1 year of management/supervisory experience
• All other equivalencies will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

• Must be eligible for registration with CANNN

Experience Clinical Setting

• Mental Health and Substance Use Environment
• Leading multidisciplinary teams in community, primary care, public health, acute care, or specialized nursing services, including supporting care coordination for clients experiencing mental health and substance use concerns.
• Leadership and oversight for programs serving clients with mental health and substance use needs.
• Addictions and recovery-oriented practice.

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.