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Full-time Indeterminate & Term Positions Available

Live. Work. Expand Your Opportunities in the NWT!

Few careers offer the breadth of work and provide the opportunity to do something as truly rewarding as the careers with the Hay River Health & Social Services Authority (HRHSSA).

You’ll have the opportunity to positively impact the residents of Hay River and area, while supporting the advancement of healthcare and social services across the territory. You’ll work within a system that encourages you to expand and excel in your profession, with supported, continual professional development and opportunities of expanded scope inherent to Northern practice. You’ll discover the healthy work / life balance, with some of the shortest commutes in Canada and the wilderness right outside your door. And all while enjoying one of the most competitive and comprehensive salary and benefits packages in Canada!

When you work in the Northwest Territories, you’ll be part of a competent, dedicated, and collegial workforce that enjoys a unique lifestyle unmatched anywhere in Canada. You’ll feel the difference, the inspiration, and the energy the moment you arrive!

In addition to highly competitive salaries and flexible work arrangements, the Northwest Territories offers a Northern Living Allowance, health & dental benefits, a generous defined-benefit pension plan, and outstanding leave benefits, including deferred leave options. On top of that, we offer relocation assistance, along with professional development opportunities and education support.

Hay River is a dynamic community of approximately 4,000 residents, accessible by road or air. It is situated on the Southern shore of Great Slave Lake, which is the deepest (and tenth largest) lake in North America. The “hub of the north” combines small town friendliness with an active multicultural community, its own movie theatre, and stunning Aurora views. Outdoor lovers will find much to admire, from waterfalls to sandy beaches, and there is really something for everyone: fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, golfing, kayaking, and a flourishing arts and crafts scene.

The Registered Nurse – Acute & Ambulatory Care is a generalist RN who provides nursing care to clients with acute, emergency, surgical, post-operative recovery, maternity / newborn and palliative care needs. Salary: Range 16, $106,158 to $126,808 per year ($54.44 to $65.03 per hour).

The Registered Nurse – Dialysis is a member of the nursing team who provides direct nursing care to inpatients and outpatients receiving treatment for renal disease (e.g., hemodialysis) as well as counseling and educating those at risk. Salary: Range 16, $106,158 to $126,808 per year ($54.44 to $65.03 per hour).

The Registered Nurse – Home Care provides comprehensive, quality nursing care to clients of all ages and their families in the clients’ home, focused on restoring and maintaining the health of clients after acute illness, injury, or surgery, as well as protecting and restoring the health of clients after acute illness, injury, or surgery; to monitor and maintain health of clients with chronic illness; to provide palliative care and to coordinate appropriate community-based services for clients. Salary: Range 16, $106,158 to $126,808 per year ($54.44 to $65.03 per hour).

The Registered Nurse – Public Health provides holistic community health services that prevent and reduce the incidence of communicable disease, protect the health status of clients within the community, promote community wellness and ensure comprehensive public health services are provided using the principles of Primary Health Care. Salary Range 16, $106,158 to $126,808 per year ($54.44 to $65.03 / hour).

The Registered Nurse – Community Mental Health is responsible to provide comprehensive care, assessment and case management services for individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders to ensure the provision of safe standardized health care, to protect, restore and promote health to the residents of their region. Salary Range 17, $111,130 to $132,717 per year ($56.99 to $68.06 per hour).

The Registered Nurse – Addictions (Part-Time) ensures that clients are assessed, provide supportive access to programs and services to maximize their independence during early intervention, treatment and management of substance use orders. Salary Range 16, $53,079 to $64,404 per year ($54.44 to $65.03 / hour).

The Community Health Supervisor provides day to day leadership and direction to the Community Health and Community Health Enhancement Programs with established HRHSSA, Regional, Territorial and Professional nursing standards and policies. Salary Range 17, $111,130 to $132,717 per year ($56.99 to $68.06 per hour).

This level of knowledge is commonly acquired through the successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or a Diploma in Nursing from an approved school of nursing. Current registration with the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANN) or ability to attain such registration.

HRHSSA offers a variety of in-house training opportunities including (but not limited to) ACLS, TNCC, ENPC, PEARS, EPICC, NRP, PALS, CTAS, etc. at no cost to you! We have a very successful orientation program for new staff which includes competency lists and is supported by our Nurse Educator / Mentor.

• Effective November 1st, 2024, Registered Nursing positions are eligible for a temporary Labour Market Supplement of $11,000 upon recruitment and may be eligible for an additional temporary Labour Market Supplement of up to $11,000 upon one year of continuous service. All payments are prorated for part-time positions. Should a term employee have less than one year remaining in their term assignment, the lump sum payment shall be prorated. Terms and conditions apply

In addition to an attractive salary, we offer a generous relocation package, as well as Northern Allowance of $2.90 per hour up to $5,662 per year (changes annually).

Copies of the full Job Descriptions can be found at under the ‘Careers’ section.