Nurse Practitioner - Across the NWT - Term & Indeterminate - Amended

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 133,185 - 159,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Northern Living Allowance

Academic Allowance

Robust relocation assistance

Comprehensive health & dental coverage

Generous Pension

Professional development assistance

Job summary

A provincial health authority is seeking enthusiastic Nurse Practitioners to join their team across various locations in the Northwest Territories. The role emphasizes community health and well-being, requiring skills in nursing diagnosis and intervention. Competitive salary and relocation assistance are offered. Interested candidates should apply today!

Qualifications

• Experienced Nurse Practitioner with advanced skills in assessment and intervention.
• Ability to work in remote northern healthcare settings.
• Strong focus on mental, emotional, and physical well-being of clients.

Responsibilities

• Improve client's health and meet care needs.
• Collaborate with physicians and other service providers.
• Provide nursing services in various NWT communities.

Skills

Community development

Health promotion

Nursing medical diagnosis

Drug therapy

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Nurse Practitioner - Across the NWT - Term & Indeterminate - Amended

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 an experienced Nurse Practitioner looking to expand your career in the world of remote northern nursing? We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated Nurse Practitioners to join our workforce through a variety of contracts that work for YOU!

The focus of the Nurse Practitioner is to improve a client's health and ensure that the client's care needs are met in the context of the client's mental, emotional and physical well-being. Particular emphasis on community development and health promotion as well as advanced knowledge and skills in assessment, nursing medical diagnosis, intervention, treatment management, drug therapy and referral functions which are shared with physicians, pharmacists and other service providers is essential.

Interested? Press apply today and indicate your preferred NWT community. Current vacancies exist in the following areas:

• Behchoko, Nurse Practitioner (2 positions)
• Fort Providence, Community Nurse Practitioner
• Fort Simpson, Community Nurse Practitioner
• Inuvik, Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Tuktoyaktuk, Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• Yellowknife, Intravenous Therapy Nurse Practitioner (0.5 FTE)

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $133,185 - $159,100.50/year or $68.30 - $81.59/hr
• Northern Living Allowance: Community dependent ranging from $3,700 - $41,053/year
• Academic Allowance: $150/month for holding a nursing degree
• Robust relocation assistance
• Comprehensive health & dental coverageGenerous Pension

Professional Development Assistance

The Professional Development Initiative (PDI) program is intended to provide you with increased opportunities for professional development, education, and training for the purposes of position relevant skill and career enhancement. Financial support varies per community, ranging from $2000 - $4880 annually.

The Targeted Academic Support Program (TASP) is perfect for staff with long-term education goals and those seeking to expand their career opportunities. With financial support of up to $50,000 per employee, you can work and learn while earning degrees and certifications!

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Apply today!

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.