Registered Nurse - Intensive Care

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Northwest Territories is seeking an ICU RN to join a critical care team. This role involves delivering high-level nursing to critically ill patients in fast-paced environments, emphasizing clinical expertise and compassionate care. Ideal candidates will possess a Nursing Degree, relevant experience, and a Critical Care Nursing certificate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year recent experience in Intensive/Critical Care Unit.
• Current registration with CANNN before employment.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced clinical judgment to manage complex patient care needs.
• Confidently use specialized ICU tools like ventilators and monitors.
• Educate patients and families to promote self-care.

Skills

Advanced Clinical Judgment

Critical Care Equipment Mastery

Emergency Response Competence

Patient Education

Scientific Acumen

Care Coordination

Digital Fluency

Technical Reliability

Education

Nursing Degree

Certificate in Critical Care 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

Join a dynamic critical care team committed to delivering excellence in patient care. As an ICU RN, you'll provide high-level nursing to critically ill patients in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment. This role demands clinical expertise, compassionate care, and leadership in both emergency response and everyday operations.

Key Responsibilities:

· Expert-Level Nursing Practice Apply advanced clinical judgment using nursing process fundamentals to manage complex patient care needs.

· Critical Care Equipment Mastery Confidently use specialized ICU tools such as ventilators, defibrillators, hemodynamic monitors, and pacemakers.

· Emergency Response Competence Administer life-saving medications and interventions with precision under pressure.

· Patient & Family Empowerment Educate with compassion, promoting self-care and health literacy through tailored support.

· Scientific Acumen Interpret physiological and behavioral data to guide urgent and accurate clinical decisions.

· Integrated Care Coordination Navigate resources inside and outside the facility to support patients holistically.

· Digital Fluency Use electronic platforms for communication, documentation, and real-time research.

· Technical Reliability Operate essential equipment safely: IV pumps, ECGs, CVC lines, NG tubes, thermometers, and more.

Key Qualifications:

· A Nursing Degree with a Minimum of one (1) year recent experience in Intensive/Critical Care Unit

· A certificate in Critical Care Nursing

Certifications:

· Current registration with CANNN before commencement of employment is mandatory

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.