Nurse Practitioner - Public Health

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 Yellowknife, an urban centre of the territory, the Northwest Territories' capital city boasts all the amenities of a big city, while maintaining its small-town charm. Enjoy your downtime exploring the surrounding wilderness just minutes away from your doorstep. Interested in working with the Public Health unit who delivers culturally-sensitive care to the North Slave Region? You are critical to ensure the health of the people of Yellowknife, N'Dilo and Dettah. You will build an in-depth knowledge of the Public Health Act and the Reportable Disease Control and Disease Surveillance Regulations.

Not only will you promote the health of individuals, families, communities, and various populations and their environments, but you will also practice in diverse settings, such as clinics, homes, schools, local hospitals, primary care clinics, shelters, and public areas. You will be a clinical leader within Public Health and be knowledgeable on best practices, as well as provide mentorship and lead other public health nurses and staff when delivering programming. Are you ready for your northern adventure? Click apply!

Qualifications

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: This level of knowledge is commonly acquired through the successful completion of a BScN or BN nursing degree program with 2 years of nursing experience and 2 years as a Nurse Practitioner in a public health or community health environment and active registration and certification as a Nurse Practitioner. OR Successful completion of BScN or BN nursing degree program with 2 years of nursing experience and 2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience in acute care or emergency.

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.