Team Leader, Long Term Care

Government of Northwest Territories; Inuvik; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health authority in Inuvik, Northwest Territories is seeking an RN Team Lead to oversee a team providing culturally sensitive care. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a Nursing Diploma, 4 years of nursing experience, and 2 years in Continuing Care with supervisory duties. This role involves coordinating admissions and requires strong supervisory and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4 years nursing experience.
• 2 years recent experience in Continuing Care nursing with supervisory responsibilities.
• Registration with CANNN.

Responsibilities

• Oversee RN/LPN's and RCA's providing culturally sensitive care.
• Coordinate admissions to respite beds.
• Work closely with the Territorial Admissions Committee.

Skills

Knowledge of current Continuing Care nursing practices

Knowledge of trans-cultural environment sensitivity

Supervisory skills

Skill in communication and teaching

Ability to train and develop staff

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a Nursing Diploma

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

Reporting directly to the Regional Manager of Continuing Care, the RN Team Lead is a Monday to Friday, dayshift position that oversees a team of RN/LPN's and RCA's that provides 24-hour, 7 days a week culturally sensitive care to the residents.

The Inuvik Long Term Care Unit serves the Beaufort Delta Region and through the Territorial Admissions Committee is a referral center for all communities in the NWT. The Supervisor coordinates the admissions to the respite beds and works closely with the Territorial Admissions Committee to prepare applications for admissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge of current Continuing Care nursing practices
• Knowledge of trans-cultural environment sensitivity to others' situation/feelings
• Knowledge of the process pertaining to Collective Agreements
• Knowledge and ability to network resources within and outside the Continuing Care Unit (i.e. Social Services, Public Health)
• Supervisory skills with direction from the Manager
• Skill and ability to communicate and teach clients and staff members, to supervise, manage and motivate a diverse group of people (staff members, clients)
• Ability to train and help develop potential in staff
• Ability to deal with Human Resources issues outside of the Collective Agreement with supervision from the Manager

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a Nursing Diploma with 4 years nursing experience.
• Two years recent experience in Continuing Care nursing with supervisory responsibilities.
• Registration with CANNN

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]

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