Community Health Nurse - Across the NWT - Term, Indeterminate & Job Share Opportunities Location: Across the NWT
Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority
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.
Job Information Are you an experienced Community Health Nurse looking to expand your career in the world of remote northern nursing? We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated nurses to join our workforce through a variety of contracts that work for YOU!
Current vacancies exist in the following areas:
Dehcho Region (including a Community Mental Health Nurse)
Fort Smith Region
Tlicho Community Services Agency
This includes a one-year term position for a Community Health Nurse as well as a Relief Community Health Nurse at our Correctional Centre in Yellowknife (which has a capacity of 148 clients).
Benefits include:
Competitive Salary: $116,259 - $138,879/year or $59.62 - $71.22/hour
Northern Living Allowance:



Community dependent ranging from $3,700 - $41,053/year
Academic Allowance: $150/month for holding a nursing degree
Overtime and shift premium earnings when in an eligible nursing position
Nursing Station Allowance
Robust relocation assistance
Comprehensive health & dental coverage
Generous Pension
Professional Development Assistance: The Career development Initiative (PDI) program is intended to provide you with increased opportunities for professional development, education, and training for the purposes of position-relevant skill and career enhancement.
The Targeted Academic Support Program (TASP) is perfect for staff with long-term education goals and those seeking to expand their career opportunities. With financial support of up to $50,000 per employee, you can work and learn while earning degrees and certifications!
Learn more about life in the Northwest Territories by visiting https://spectacularnwt.com
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.

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📌 Community Health Nurse - Across the NWT - Term, Indeterminate & Job Share Opportunities (Northwest Territories)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Northwest Territories