Located within the Gameti Health Centre and reporting directly to the Nurse in Charge (NIC) the Community Health Nurse (CHN) delivers community health programs to a client.

The Health Centre is the sole medical facility in the community.

Community Health Programs include providing non-emergency medical care; responding to medical crisis that requires the incumbent to use the standards of nursing care when deciding to override policies and procedures; and delivering nursing programs designed to promote community health and wellness (i.e. including but not limited to well-child/woman/man clinics, pre and post­natal clinics, school health program, home care program, chronic disease program, immunization programs, communicable disease surveillance and treatment, etc.).

The provision of Emergency services is supported by the NIC and a physician over the telephone when communication links are available.

Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive community health programs (i.e. including but not limited to well-child/woman/man clinics, pre and post-natal clinics, school health program, chronic disease clinic, immunization programs, communicable disease surveillance and treatment) according to the GNWT Community Health Standards in order to protect, prevent and reduce the incidence of communicable disease, to promote a healthy life style and to reduce the incidence of disability and/or death to all community members.

Provide direct nursing care to clients using a problem solving approach and in accordance with the standards, guidelines and scope of expanded nursing practice to facilitate care of clients.

Facilitate, implement and modify client and family educational/teaching based on the needs of the individual.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: A successful completion of a nursing degree with two (2)



years of recent nursing experience in an emergency or critical care setting or in a northern health centre.

Must be eligible to registered with CANNN. 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 position.

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 # 28048 Closing Date: Open until filled Salary Information The salary for this position starts at $59.62 per hour (approximately $116,259 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $16,565.

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

📌 Community Health Nurse (Gameti)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Gameti