Regional Supervisor, Long Term Care

gov; Fort Smith; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority is seeking a Regional Supervisor, Long Term Care to lead operations at the Northern Lights Special Care Home in Fort Smith. This role focuses on providing compassionate, resident-centered care and strong clinical leadership to a 28-bed facility.

You will mentor nursing staff, manage staffing and budgets, and drive quality improvements while building collaborative partnerships with residents, families, and regional health teams.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate of Science Degree in Nursing is required.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical practice in Continuing Care Services.
• Two years of supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for daily operations of the long-term care program.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and support nursing and resident care staff.
• Ensure high-quality, resident-centered care and service excellence.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, recruitment, orientation, and performance evaluations.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative workplace culture.
• Monitor quality indicators, accreditation standards, and best practices.
• Oversee departmental budgets, resources, and operational planning.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare teams, and community partners.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical practice

Supervisory experience

Education

Baccalaureate of Science Degree in Nursing

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

Are you a compassionate healthcare leader ready to make a lasting impact?

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is seeking an inspiring and dynamic Regional Supervisor, Long Term Care to lead operations at the Northern Lights Special Care Home, a 28-bed long-term care facility in beautiful Fort Smith. This is more than a management role. It's an opportunity to shape the future of continuing care, mentor healthcare professionals, and positively impact the lives of residents and families every day

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for daily operations of the long-term care program.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and support nursing and resident care staff.
• Ensure high-quality, resident-centered care and service excellence.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, recruitment, orientation, and performance evaluations.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative workplace culture.
• Monitor quality indicators, accreditation standards, and best practices.
• Oversee departmental budgets, resources, and operational planning.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare teams, and community partners.

Key Qualifications

• A Baccalaureate of Science Degree in Nursing
• A Minimum of Three (3) years of clinical practice in Continuing Care Services, AND
• Two (2) years of Supervisory or management experience

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible for and continue to be registered with the College of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CNNN).

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.