Regional Community Health Nurse, Public Health

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Department Information

Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority – Yellowknife Region (NTHSSA)  is one of eight health and social services authorities established by the Department of Health and Social Services in the Government of the Northwest Territories.

NTHSSA – Yellowknife Region delivers and administers Population Health, Primary Health Care and Social Services programs in the communities of Dettah, Fort Resolution, Lutselk’e, Ndilo and Yellowknife.

Our mission is to work with people to optimize wellbeing through the provision of collaborative and culturally appropriate health and social services.

Job Information

This position reports directly to the Regional Manager of Public Health. The Regional Community Health Nurse ¿ Public Health will coordinate with the Regional Manager to support the Community Health Nurse to deliver of Public Health program.

Community Health Services include providing non-emergency medical care and delivering nursing programs designed to promote community health and wellness, decrease suffering and prevent injury/disease across the lifespan.

The provision of critical incident services is supported by the local Nurse in Charge and/or by a physician over the telephone when communications links are available. Services may be provided within a Primary Care/Public Health Centre, community building/business, schools and in a patient's home and are intended to promote a healthy way of life and decrease the incidence of death and disease.

Key Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive community health programs according to the GNWT Health Standards to protect, prevent and reduce the incidence of communicable disease.

Reduce the incidence of disability and/or death to all community members.

The Regional CHN-PH provides direct nursing care and sanctions transferred medical functions to clients requiring nursing treatment.

The Regional CHN-PH facilitates implements and modifies patients and family education/teaching based on the needs of the patient.

The Regional CHN-PH assists the Manager of Public Health by performing administrative functions.

Advocate practice environments that have organizational and human support systems, and the resource allocations necessary for safe, competent, and ethical nursing care

Key Qualifications

The successful completion of a Nursing Degree, and two (2) years of recent nursing experience in an expanded practice community health environment and a minimum 1 year of public health experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Proof of immunization in keeping with current public health practices is required.

Must be eligible for registration with the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN)

The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance.  For more information about living and working in the Northwest Territories please visit our

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YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR

BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9

Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106

Fax (867) 873-0445

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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.

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 and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) 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 # 28429

Closing Date: November 05, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $59.62 per hour (approximately $116,259. per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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