Community Health Nurse

The Tlicho Community Services Agency is a unique organization responsible for the delivery of education, health and social services within the Tlicho region. The Tlicho Community Services Agency's vision 'Strong Like Two People' is a metaphor for the desire by community leadership to build an organization, and create programs and services that recognize the strength and importance of two cultures.

Job Information

Are you a dedicated healthcare professional passionate about community wellness? We're seeking an enthusiastic Community Health Nurse to play a pivotal role in delivering essential health services and programs. Whati is a small northern town servicing approximately 500 residents. The Health Centre is the sole medical facility in the community.

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.

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 emergency or critical care setting. Northern or Outpost Nursing would be an asset.

We offer a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, including a benefit pension plan, annual leave including the option for deferred leave, and health/dental benefits. We also provide relocation assistance, if needed, to the successful candidate.

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.