We are looking for someone who would be interested in 1-year term position.

Purpose of the Position The Nurse Case Manager is a new, pivotal role within our Integrated Care Team (ICT) at the Yellowknife Primary Care site.

As part of an creative pilot project, you will be at the forefront of transforming patient care delivery by coordinating complex healthcare journeys and acting as a dedicated advocate for patients across the lifespan.

Key Responsibilities *Care Coordination: Manage and coordinate amalgamated patient travel care and interdisciplinary services for high-risk or complex patients. *Panel Management: Proactively manage acute and chronic care needs for team-paneled patients, including health maintenance and preventative screenings (e.g., cancer and diabetes screening). *Patient Advocacy: Act as a liaison between patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic, culturally safe care. *Collaborative Practice: Work closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers to establish best practices for the primary care clinic. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: *Knowledge of and an ability to apply and assess the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) and current nursing practice (including public health) to ensure that the patients'' diverse physical, emotional, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and educational needs are met. *Knowledge of biological, physical, and behavioral sciences in order to recognize, interpret and prioritize findings and determine and implement a plan of action based on accepted standards of practice. *Knowledge of and an ability to network with resources within and outside the NTHSSA (i.e.

Social Services, Public Health, Mental Health, etc.) in order to ensure support of patients and their families. *Knowledge regarding the importance of confidentiality and ability to keep personal and medical information private and confidential at all times.

Knowledge of best practices in primary health care.



*Ability to operate and/or use standard medical equipment (such as but not limited to - ECG, peripheral IV pumps and lines, stretchers, thermometers, sphygmomanometer, blood glucose monitors, sharps, pulse oximeter, etc.). *Ability to educate patients and their families on self-care methods and techniques. *Ability to understand and recognize the cultural, social, and political realities in the NWT.

Ability to recognize the impacts of colonization and residential schools on Indigenous health outcomes and the way health and social services are delivered. *Ability and willingness to engage in self-reflection to learn about personal biases and assumptions.

Ability to facilitate creative problem solving using a situational approach incorporating conceptual, analytical, interpretive, evaluative, intuitive, and constructive thinking skills Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: The successful completion of a Nursing Degree, and two (2) years of recent nursing experience in a Community Health Centre or Public Health Unit.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. (Without 2-years of nursing experience in a Community Health Centre or Public Health Unit setting then you must have 4-years of work experience as a Registered Nurse.) 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.

Term Position This job opening is for a 1 Year Term 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 # 27897 Closing Date: Open till filled.

Salary Information The salary range for this position is from $54.44 per hour to $65.03 per hour (approximately $106,158 - $126,808.50.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

Application Assistance For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit:

📌 Nurse Case Mgr, Primary Care (Yellowknife)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Yellowknife