Manager, Maternal Child Services

Government of Northwest Territories • Full-time • Yellowknife, NT, CA • C$ 127.24k - C$ 152.00k / year • 1w ago

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 Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some benefits offered to NTHSSA employees.

This position will collaborate closely with dyadic practitioner leaders, the Territorial Managers, and other Territorial staff as applicable, as well as 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.

Key Skills:

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

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Nursing or RN designation and five (5) years of management, supervisory, and/or clinical education experience in an acute care setting within the past 10 years

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

The GNWT offers a competitive salary (the range for this role is $127K - $152K), professional development opportunities, cost of living allowances of $3,700 in Yellowknife, a generous defined benefit pension plan, various leave options, and health/dental benefits.

Closing Date: May 2, 2025 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Click Apply to the Job Link https://www.gov.nt.ca/careers/en/job/26395 to visit our website to learn more about this role and apply today!

GNWT Inquiries

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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

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