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Located within the Behchoko Health Centre and reporting directly to the Nurse in Charge (NIC) the Nurse Practitioner provides advanced clinical health assessment, diagnosis, nursing care and services to clients (individuals, families and groups) on a routine and emergency basis to: promote a healthy lifestyle; prevent and/or reduce incidence of disease, disability and death; support rehabilitation and restore health; or support the client to die comfortably and with dignity.

The incumbent develops care plans and provides treatment within the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice.

The Nurse Practitioner may be required to travel to the outlying communities of Gameti, Whati and Wek''weeti to provide service.

The incumbent may also be required to provide on-call emergency coverage evenings and weekends on a rotational basis in Behchoko.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: A Nursing Degree, master degree (qualifying the incumbent as a Nurse Practitioner) and two (2) years of recent nurse practitioner experience in an Emergency Room (ER) setting or within a Community Health Centre.

Additional Requirements: Proof of immunization in keeping with current public health practices is required.

Registration as a Nurse Practitioner with College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN). GNWT Inquiries Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information Labour Market Supplement The successful incumbent will receive a $12,000 supplement upon hire and an additional $12,000 supplement after completion of 12 months of continuous employment contingent on remaining employed in an eligible position for a further 12 months.





This is a taxable benefit and will be subject to applicable deductions.

Term Position This job opening is for a term or indeterminate.

Indigenous Employment Policy Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check.

Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Immunization Status The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

Registrations Diversity and Inclusion The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.

If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information Job Opening ID # 27619 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Salary Information The salary range for this position is from $68.30 per hour to $81.59 per hour (approximately $133,185 - $159,101) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $5,610.

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📌 Nurse Practitioner (Behchokǫ̀)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Behchokǫ̀