Lead with Purpose.

Care with Compassion.

Make a Lasting Difference.

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for a leadership opportunity where your work truly matters? Join Tlicho Community Services Agency as the Nurse in Charge, Long Term Care and play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for Elders and residents at the Jimmy Erasmus Seniors Home.

This is more than a nursing position.

It's an chance to lead a dedicated team, inspire excellence in resident care, and contribute to a community where relationships, culture, dignity, and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities - Lead and oversee the daily operations of the long-term care facility. - Manage staffing, scheduling, performance, and staff development. - Ensure the delivery of safe, quality nursing and resident care. - Develop, implement, and monitor resident care plans. - Provide clinical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to nursing and support staff. - Collaborate with physicians, families, and healthcare professionals to support resident well-being. - Monitor quality improvement initiatives, audits, and program evaluations. - Promote culturally respectful, resident-centered care.

Key Qualifications: - A Bachelor of Nursing Degree; and - A Minimum three (3) years of recent RN experience, including: -- One (1) year in Long Term Care; and -- One (1) year of supervisory experience.

Additional Requirements: - Must eligible for registration with CANNN and be registered before working in the NWT. - Class 5 Drivers¿ license GNWT Inquiries Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information 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 Eligible for current registration with College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) is mandatory for this position.

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 # 28378 Closing Date: October 15, 2026- 23:59, Mountain Time Salary Information The salary for this position starts at $59.62 per hour to $71.22 per hour (approximately $116,259 - $138,879) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $5,536.

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

📌 Nurse In Charge, Long Term Care (Behchokǫ̀)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
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