Job Information

The Community Health Nurse (CHN) provides a broad range of primary health care, public health, and community wellness services to residents of Behchok¿ and surrounding communities. Reporting to the Nurse in Charge, the CHN works independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to promote health, prevent illness, provide treatment, and support individuals and families across the lifespan.

This position delivers care in a Community Health Centre setting and may also provide services in schools, community facilities, long-term care settings, clients' homes, and through virtual care.

The CHN provides both scheduled and urgent care, including emergency response and on-call coverage, and may be required to support other communities within the T¿¿¿ch¿ region. This position will provide non-emergency medical care; respond to medical crisis that may require decision making outside of the usual policies, procedures and standards of nursing care; deliver nursing core services designed to promote community health and wellness and prevent injury across the lifespan. In accordance with established standards of nursing practice, this includes assessment, requisitioning and analyzing selected diagnostics tests and therapeutics based on assessment findings. This also involves selecting, dispensing, and monitoring the effectiveness of selected drugs and intervention. The provision of critical, emergency or unexpected care is supported by other CHNs/the NIC and/or by a practitioner, either remotely or in person, with further assistance of other health center staff as required.

The successful candidate will provide culturally safe, trauma-informed care that recognizes the impacts of colonization and residential schools on Indigenous health outcomes. The role requires solid clinical judgment, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering respectful, compassionate,



and equitable health services in a northern community setting.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide emergency and urgent nursing care, including participation in an on-call rotation.
- Coordinate care for clients with complex or ongoing health needs and facilitate referrals to other health professionals and services.
- Support clients and families through education, health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care teaching.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, special projects, research activities, and community health planning.

Key Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:

- Knowledge of community health nursing, primary health care, and public health practices.
- Experience providing emergency and urgent care services.
- Knowledge of culturally safe and trauma-informed care practices.
- Understanding of the impacts of colonization and residential schools on Indigenous health outcomes.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills.

To be successful in this role, typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A Nursing Degree, and two (2) years of recent nursing experience in an Emergency Room (ER) setting or within a Community Health Centre.

Why Join Us?

- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, families, and the community.
- Build strong relationships with community members and contribute to culturally safe care.
- Enjoy a unique lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation, Indigenous culture, and the natural beauty of the Northwest Territories.

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 (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

📌 Community Health Nurse (Canada)
🏢 Government of the Northwest Territories
📍 Canada