Regional Community Mental Health Nurse

gov; Inuvik; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is seeking a Community Mental Health Nurse to provide community-based mental health and substance use nursing services in Inuvik and the Beaufort Delta Region.

The role includes case management, assessments, medication support, crisis intervention, and care planning within an interdisciplinary team to deliver culturally safe, trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Psychiatric Nursing or Nursing is required.
• Post-graduate psychiatric nursing or additional mental health training is an asset.
• Minimum of two years’ experience with a Mental Health or Psychiatry population.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive community mental health and substance use nursing services.
• Act as a case manager for clients with complex mental health and substance use needs.
• Conduct mental health assessments, triage, referrals, and care planning.
• Administer and monitor psychiatric medications.
• Provide crisis intervention and support for urgent mental health situations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community partners to coordinate care.
• Support clients transitioning between hospital, treatment facilities, and community care.
• Advocate for client dignity, autonomy, and culturally safe care.
• Deliver client and family education related to mental health, medications, and self-care.
• Contribute to program development, quality improvement, and clinical consultation.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing (BN/BScN)

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

The Community Mental Health Nurse provides community-based mental health and substance use nursing services to residents of Inuvik and the Beaufort Delta Region. The role includes case management, mental health assessments, medication support, crisis intervention, and care planning.
Working within an interdisciplinary team, the nurse collaborates with primary care, acute care, psychiatry, the Opioid Recovery Program, and community partners to deliver coordinated, culturally safe, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care. This position supports clients to remain stable in their communities and promotes wellness, independence, and access to services.

Key Responsibilities
-Provide comprehensive community mental health and substance use nursing services
-Act as a case manager for clients with complex mental health and substance use needs
-Conduct mental health assessments, triage, referrals, and care planning
-Administer and monitor psychiatric medications
-Provide crisis intervention and support for urgent mental health situations
-Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community partners to coordinate care
-Support clients transitioning between hospital, treatment facilities, and community care
-Advocate for client dignity, autonomy, and culturally safe care
-Deliver client and family education related to mental health, medications, and self-care
-Contribute to program development, quality improvement, and clinical consultation.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
Baccalaureate degree in Psychiatric Nursing/Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BN or BScN) is required. Completion of a post-graduate psychiatric nursing program, or additional mental health training from a recognized university or employer is an asset. A minimum of two (2) years of experience working directly or indirectly with moderate exposure with a Mental Health or Psychiatry population is required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Additional Requirements
-Registration or eligibility for registration with the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN)
-Proof of immunization in accordance with public health requirements
-Willingness to obtain required certifications and training within specified timeframes

Working Conditions
-Primarily Monday to Friday (8:30-17:00), with flexibility required to support community mental health needs
-Regular travel within the Beaufort Delta Region, including outreach to remote communities
-Work in client homes and community settings, with exposure to environmental, physical, and emotional demands

Why Join NTHSSA?
By joining NTHSSA, you will contribute to improving access to mental health and substance use services, strengthening community wellness, and supporting culturally responsive care across the Northwest Territories. This role offers meaningful work, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in northern communities.

GNWT Inquiries

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

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 criminal record 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 College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut 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

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 # 27515

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $59.62 per hour to $71.22 per hour (approximately $116,259 - $138,879) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $14,706.