Regional Community Health Nurse, Public Health

Regional Community Health Nurse, Public Health

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

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

Are you a dedicated healthcare professional passionate about community wellness? We're seeking an enthusiastic Regional Community Health Nurse – Public Health to play a pivotal role in delivering essential health services and programs.

In this role, you will lead a range of comprehensive health programs, including Well-Child/Woman/Man clinics, pre and post-natal care, school health initiatives, and chronic disease management. You will be instrumental in running immunization programs and monitoring communicable diseases, ensuring the community's health and safety. Your expertise will be critical in providing personalized nursing care and managing medical functions such as dispensing medications, all while adhering to high professional standards.

Education and empowerment are key components of your work. You will adapt and deliver patient and family education to meet varied needs, fostering a community that is well-informed and proactive about health. Your ability to apply advanced nursing processes, from assessment to evaluation, will be crucial in delivering top-tier care. With your knowledge of the NWT Public Health Act and the Canadian Immunization Guide, you will ensure the community receives the best possible preventive care.

Minimum Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you must have the successful completion of a Nursing Degree, AND two (2) years of recent nursing experience in an expanded practice of community health environment AND a minimum of one (1) year of public health experience.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:
Health Recruitment
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
hlthss_recruitment@gov.nt.ca

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