Community Health Nurse

Government of Northwest Territories; Whatì; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Community Health Nurse to enhance community wellness in a small northern town. This role involves leading comprehensive health programs, managing immunization initiatives, and ensuring the health and safety of residents. The ideal candidate will have a Nursing Degree and relevant experience in emergency or critical care settings. With a commitment to high professional standards, you will play a crucial role in delivering essential health services. Join this dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on the health of the community while enjoying a competitive salary and generous benefits package.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Health and dental benefits

Relocation assistance

Pension plan

Annual leave

Qualifications

• Completion of a Nursing Degree and 2 years of recent nursing experience required.
• Experience in emergency or critical care settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead health programs including clinics and chronic disease management.
• Provide personalized nursing care and manage medical functions.

Skills

Community Health Nursing

Emergency Care

Critical Care

Immunization Programs

Chronic Disease Management

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

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 [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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