Territorial Manager, Mental Health & Substance Use Nursing

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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

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.

GNWT Inquiries

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

[email protected]

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

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Term Position

This job opening is for a Term to January 14, 2028

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.

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 # 28500

Closing Date: November 5, 2026- 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $65.25 per hour (approximately $127,237.50. per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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