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

gov; Yellowknife; Remote; CAD 133,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Northern living allowance

Academic allowance

Relocation assistance

Health & dental coverage

Public Service Pension Plan

Job summary

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 serves communities across the territory with a staff of over 1,600.

This Nurse Practitioner role spans Beaufort Delta, Deh Cho, Fort Smith, Yellowknife and more, with remote northern health care opportunities.

Qualifications

• Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner looking to expand your career in the world of remote northern nursing?
• 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.

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 and medical diagnosis, intervention, treatment management, drug therapy and referral functions which are shared with physicians, pharmacists and other service providers is essential.

Behchoko: Nurse Practitioner
Deh Cho Region: Community Nurse Practitioner
Beaufort Delta Region: Mental Health Nurse Practitionerand Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Fort Smith: Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Yellowknife: Intravenous Therapy Nurse Practitioner (0.5 FTE)
Yellowknife: Nurse Practitioner, Public Health

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $133,185 - $159,100.50/year or $68.30 - $81.59/hr
• Northern Living Allowance: Community dependent ranging from $3,700 - $37,102/year
• Academic Allowance: $150/month for holding a nursing degree
• Robust relocation assistance
• Comprehensive health & dental coverage
• Member of the Public Service Pension Pension Plan

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!

Life Up Here

It's not every day that you have the chance to work and play in the land of the midnight sun and world-class auroras - join the adventure! Learn more about one of Canada's best kept treasures by visiting https://spectacularnwt.com for more information.

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.