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 advantages offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

This position is specifically responsible for strategic planning and monitoring for the following programs under this portfolio:
Acute Care Services: In-Patient (Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics); Obstetrical; Peri-Operative; Critical Care (Emergency and Intensive Care)
Pharmacy Services: Medication Management
Ambulatory Care: Renal Dialysis Program; IV Therapy Program

The integrated service delivery model requires that these services are delivered in the context of a wider range of health and social services.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES




Knowledge and ability to use a variety of intervention and prevention methods and determine which method is most appropriate at any given time.
Ability to apply creative and cutting-edge approaches to policies and health to meet territorial needs.
Knowledge of administrative policies and practices to territorial systems.
Knowledge of CNA Nursing Code of Ethics and CNNN Standards.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Baccalaureate in Nursing plus five (5) years of management and supervisory experience and 5 years' experience in a clinical health care setting. Must be eligible for registration with CNNN

EQUIVALENCIES
Master's Degree in Nursing plus four (4) years of management and supervisory experience and four (4) years' experience in a clinical health care setting. Must be eligible for registration with CNNN
All other equivalencies will be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel Extension 14106
Fax

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
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📌 Territorial Manager, Acute Care 1 Year Term Yellowknife
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Yellowknife