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.
Are you looking for a job that makes a real difference in peoples lives? Look no further. As the Registered Nurse (RN) for Home and Community Care you will coordinate home care services to assist individuals of all ages and their families to maximize their health and/ or social wellbeing which allow them to remain in their home. In this position your aim will be to protect and restore the health of clients after acute illness, injury or surgery, monitor and maintain the health of those with chronic illness, to provide palliative care and to coordinate appropriate community based services for client.
The services you will provide include: Case management, home nursing, personal care, assistance with activities of daily living, in home respite care, palliative care, rehabilitation, teaching and family support, and meals on wheels, equipment loan coordination and foot care. As part of this dynamic team, you will be supporting the ongoing development, delivery, evaluation and improvement of Home Care programs and services.
You must be able to apply a deep and broad knowledge of diverse practices and physiological, emotional and behavioral scientific principles in the community setting and the ability to use analytical, conceptual and critical thinking skills to problem solve and influence client outcomes in an unpredictable environment.
Typically, the above knowledge, skills and abilities would be attained by the completion of a Nursing Degree AND two (2) years of recent acute nursing experience in a medical, surgical or home care setting.
Apply now to be part of this dynamic team and enjoy the setting of a small northern community nestled on the edge of Canada's largest National Park.
Inquiries Only:
Health Recruitment
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
hlthss_recruitment@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
