Community Health Nurse, Primary Care

Job Summary

Location: Fort Smith

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

Job ID: 28250

Salary: $111,131 - $132,717

Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular

Closing Date: Open until filled

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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

Join our Integrated Care Team and make a meaningful difference in the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. As a Community Health Nurse, Primary Care, you will play a key role in delivering accessible, patient-centered healthcare services while promoting wellness, disease prevention, and healthy communities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and community-focused nurse who is passionate about improving health outcomes and helping build healthier communities.

Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver primary care and community health nursing services, including health promotion, disease prevention, immunizations, and chronic disease management.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care to support positive health outcomes across the lifespan.
- Coordinate care for patients with complex health needs through case management, referrals, follow-up, and collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
- Monitor and support preventive health screening and ongoing management of acute and chronic conditions.
- Educate and empower patients and families to make informed decisions about their health and wellness.
- Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed, patient-centered care while advocating for equitable access to health services.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement and community health initiatives.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers and community partners to promote coordinated, high-quality care.

Key Qualifications:
- A Nursing Degree, AND
- Two (2) years of recent nursing experience in an ER setting or within a Community Health Centre or Public Health Unit.

Additional Requirements:
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut must be obtained and held thru employment.

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
[email protected]

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

More Information

Labour Market Supplement

The successful incumbent will receive a $11,000 supplement upon hire and an additional $11,000 supplement after completion of 12 months of continuous employment contingent on remaining employed in an eligible position for a further 12 months. This is a taxable benefit and will be subject to applicable deductions.

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 vulnerable sector 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.

Registrations

Eligible for current registration/certification with the College of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut is mandatory for this position.

For more information on health and social services careers and practicing in the Northwest Territories please visit www.practiceNWT.ca

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 # 28250

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $56.99 per hour to $68.06 per hour (approximately $111,131 - $132,717.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $7,100.

Application Assistance

For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit: Preparing Your Application