Join a dynamic critical care team committed to delivering excellence in patient care.

As an ICU RN, you''ll provide high-level nursing to critically ill patients in a rapid-paced, interdisciplinary environment.

This role demands clinical expertise, compassionate care, and leadership in both emergency response and everyday operations.

Key Responsibilities: - Provide comprehensive critical care: Assess, plan, implement, document, and evaluate care for ICU patients; perform assessments; initiate orders and consults; ensure continuity of care through clear communication and reporting. - Support patient-centered care: Promote dignity, autonomy, and culturally sensitive care while addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs; ensure equitable and ethical treatment. - Maintain safety and compliance: Apply IPAC practices, maintain a safe environment, follow SOPs and documentation standards, and protect patient confidentiality under the Health Information Act. - Deliver patient and family education: Assess learning needs, provide individualized teaching, develop educational resources, and coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges. - Lead and support the healthcare team: Act as Team Leader when required; supervise, delegate, support staff, ensure adequate staffing, and promote teamwork and communication across departments. - Respond to critical and emergency situations: Participate in MET and Code Blue teams and provide critical care support across hospital units as needed. - Promote professional practice and development: Mentor staff and students, support orientation, participate in committees and research, and advocate for safe, ethical care environments.

Key Qualifications: A Nursing Degree with a Minimum of one (1) year recent experience in Intensive/Critical Care Unit A certificate in Critical Care Nursing Certifications: Current registration with CANNN before commencement of employment is mandatory. 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 $10,000 supplement upon hire and an additional $10,000 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 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 vulnerable sector 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 #27533 Closing Date: OPEN UNTILL FILLED Salary Information The salary range for this position is from $54.44 per hour to $65.03 per hour (approximately $106,158. - $126,809.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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📌 Registered Nurse - Intensive Care (Yellowknife)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Yellowknife