Nurse in Charge - Home Care Services

Government of Northwest Territories; Norman Wells; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Norman Wells seeks a Nurse in Charge for the Regional Home Care Services. This role involves coordinating and delivering home care services across five communities, while also providing direct client care. Ideal candidates will have a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, recent nursing experience, and a valid Class 5 Driver's License. Competitive hourly rates plus a northern allowance are offered for this vital role within the community.

Benefits

$12,000 hiring supplement

$12,000 retention supplement after 12 months

Annual Northern Allowance of $20,768

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience required.
• Three years of recent nursing experience, including one year in continuing care.
• Must have a valid Class 5 Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver community home care services.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate community home care services.
• Provide direct client care and manage community home care services.

Skills

Nursing process

Public health knowledge

Advanced biological sciences

Health promotion

Knowledge of adult education

Word processing applications

Knowledge of GNWT structure

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

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

Located in Norman Wells, the Nurse in Charge, Regional Home Care Services (NIC-RHCS) reports directly to the Regional Manager, Continuing Care (RMCCS) and is responsible for the coordination and delivery of community home care services to the client population in all 5 communities within the Sahtu region. The NIC-RHCS is responsible for planning, implementing, supervising and evaluating the community home care services as part of an integrated care team. In addition to managing the community home care services, the NIC-RHCS will provide services and direct client care. The incumbent will promote compliances with best Home Care Practices through education, mentorship, demonstrated clinical expertise and through networking with Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Home and Continuing Care Consultants, and the local HSS teams.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of and an ability to apply and assess the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) and current nursing practice (including public health) to ensure that the patients’ physical, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual and educational needs are met.

Knowledge of advanced biological, physical and behavioral sciences in order to recognize, interpret and prioritize findings.

Knowledge of and an ability to apply sanctioned transferable medical functions as outlined in the Nursing Administration Manual's standards, policies and guidelines and the NWT Health Centre Formulary.

Knowledge of health promotion as it relates to community, GNWT and Authority directives.

Knowledge of education principles related to adult learners in order to develop and deliver subject specific training and development.

Knowledge of and ability to operate word processing applications (i.e. Microsoft Word), electronic mail and the internet in order to conduct online research and become trained in WOLF EMR and SAM.

Ability to acquire knowledge of GNWT structure and procedures, especially NWT HSS.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

• A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, and three (3) years of recent nursing experience with at least one (1) year in continuing care and one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Equivalency of Education and Experience: Nursing Diploma and five (5) years of recent nursing experience with at least one (1) year experience in a continuing care with one (1) year of supervisory experience.

(Recent nursing experience is defined as a total of full time hours in the past 5 years). Continuing Care is defined in the NWT as long term care and home care.

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.

More Information

Labour Market Supplement

The successful incumbent will receive a $12,000 supplement upon hire and an additional $12,000 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.

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 CANNN 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

Driver's License Requirement

A mandatory requirement for this position is a valid Class 5 Driver's License.

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 lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions. 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 # 27405

Closing Date: January 6, 2026 - 23:59, MountainTime

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $59.99 per hour to $68.06 per hour (approximately $111,131 - $132,717.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $20,768.