Nurse In Charge, Long Term Care

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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 experienced Registered Nurse with leadership skills and a passion for providing exceptional care to seniors and long-term care residents? The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is seeking a Nurse in Charge, Long Term Care to lead the day-to-day operations of our 18-bed Long Term Care facility in Fort Simpson

Reporting to the Regional Manager, Continuing Care Services, the Nurse in Charge is responsible for managing facility operations while providing direct nursing care to residents. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care that meets the physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and daily living needs of residents.

Key Responsibilities

•    Lead and coordinate daily operations of the Long Term Care facility.
•    Supervise and support nursing and support staff.
•    Manage staffing, scheduling, performance evaluations, and training.
•    Monitor quality of care and ensure compliance with professional standards and policies.
•    Develop, implement, and evaluate resident care plans.
•    Provide direct nursing care and clinical leadership.
•    Collaborate with families, physicians, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
•    Participate in quality improvement initiatives, education, and staff development activities.

Key Qualifications

•    A Nursing Degree, AND
•    Three (3) years of recent nursing experience in a long-term care setting, AND
•    One (1) year of supervisory experience.

Additional Requirements

•    Registration with the College of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) is required.

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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

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

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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 the College 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

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 # 28255

Closing Date: September 15, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $56.99 per hour to $68.06 per hour (approximately $111,131 - $132,717.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $11,968.

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