Relief Personal Support Worker, Long Term Care

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Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Fort Simpson.

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

he incumbent's position is located within the Fort Simpson Elder Care Home within Fort Simpson. The facility is connected to the Fort Simpson Health Centre. The incumbent reports directly to the Nurse in Charge (NIC). The incumbent is one of 6 Personal Support Workers (PSW); 5 Relief Personal Support Worker (RPSW), and 6 Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN's) who provide 24hour culturally sensitive care to residents of the 18 bed LTC facility.

Provide personalized care for residents of the Fort Simpson Elder Care Home by promoting independence; providing assistance and support for functional challenges with activities of daily living (AOL) and ensuring that respect for cultural diversity and personal choice is maintained within the home environment. Care needs are met by adhering to the Northwest Territory Continuing Care Standards; the "Vision", "Mission", "Values" and policies of the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA); the philosophy and principles of Supportive Pathways. The aim of this position is to work in creating a home environment that honors and respects the diversity of each individual including but not limited to needs, desires and challenges; to focus on promoting resident independence and choice, and to value ones individual participation in ongoing education and knowledge that accomplishes this aim.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• �    Knowledge of and an ability to apply standard first aid and CPR in order to preserve life and promote healing,
• �    Knowledge of and an ability to provide basic home nursing and support,
• �    Knowledge of drugs and drug interaction,
• �    Knowledge of healthy aging process,
• �    Knowledge of traditional healing methods as well as community and cultural norms,
• �    An ability to apply bandages dressings and/or splints.
• �    An ability to use nursing equipment (including but not limited to Hoyer Lift, Commode Tub, etc.).

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

This level of knowledge is commonly acquired through the successful completion of a Personal Support Worker or Continuing Care Assistant certification program or equivalent education and experience.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only

Dehcho HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

9602  100 STREET

BOX 240

FORT SIMPSON, NT  X0E 0N0

Tel (867) 288-0510

Fax (867) 695-3100

[email protected]

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

More Information

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 criminal record 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.

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 # 28157

Closing Date: AUGUST 14, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $37.90 per hour to $45.27 per hour (approximately $73, 905 - $88, 277) plus a pro-rated annual Northern Allowance of $6.57 per hour.

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