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

This position will collaborate closely with dyadic practitioner leaders, the Territorial Managers, and other Territorial staff as applicable, and with regional nursing leaders and managers to ensure the safe and effective delivery of pediatric, and obstetrical care services territorially. The incumbent will inform and assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of best nursing operational practices in the domains of Pediatrics, and Obstetrics. In a unionized environment, proactive participation in meetings requires a high degree of diplomacy and self-control.

Knowledge of professional and legal components of nursing practice, knowledge of the nursing process and standards of Nursing Practice, and knowledge of biological, physical and behavioural sciences. Ability to apply sensitivity to the geographical/cultural needs of the regions and understand how community and culture impact on the delivery of healthcare. Ability to identify education needs of staff and assist with providing the appropriate training: ability to be resourceful and innovative in obtaining resources/information on demand to promote lifelong learning in others.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
Bachelor of Nursing or an RN designation, and five (5) years of management, supervisory, and/or clinical education experience in an acute care setting within the past 10 years or

Completion of a Master of Nursing, and three (3) years of management, supervisory, and/or clinical education experience in an acute care setting within the past 10 years

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
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

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

Government of the Northwest Territories

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