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 Join our Integrated Care Team and make a meaningful difference in the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. As a Community Health Nurse, Primary Care, you will play a key role in delivering accessible, patient-centered healthcare services while promoting wellness, disease prevention, and healthy communities.

This is an exciting prospect for a collaborative and community-focused nurse who is passionate about improving health outcomes and helping build healthier communities.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver primary care and community health nursing services, including health promotion, disease prevention, immunizations, and chronic disease management.

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care to support positive health outcomes across the lifespan.





Coordinate care for patients with complex health needs through case management, referrals, follow-up, and collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.

Monitor and support preventive health screening and ongoing management of acute and chronic conditions.

Educate and empower patients and families to make informed decisions about their health and wellness.

Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed, patient-centered care while advocating for equitable access to health services.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement and community health initiatives.

Collaborate with healthcare providers and community partners to promote coordinated, high-quality care.

Key Qualifications:

A Nursing Degree, AND

Two (2) years of recent nursing experience in an ER setting or within a Community Health Centre or Public Health Unit.

Additional Requirements:

Current registration with the College of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut must be obtained and held thru employment.

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, Primary Care (Winnipeg)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Winnipeg