Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the health and wellbeing of a northern community? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative environment where your skills in nursing, community health, and client advocacy can shine? The Tlicho Community Services Agency (TCSA) invites you to join our team at the Whati Health Centre, the primary health facility serving approximately 511 residents of Whati.

This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality, culturally responsive community health programs and emergency care in a supportive, diverse northern workplace.

Located in the vibrant and welcoming community of Whatì, you'll have the opportunity to live and work surrounded by stunning northern landscapes, experience Tlicho culture firsthand, and make a real difference in the health and wellbeing of a close-knit population.

If you enjoy meaningful work, community connections, and the adventure of northern living, this is the role for you.

The Community Health Nurse (CHN), reporting to the Nurse-in-Charge (NIC), delivers a wide range of community health services, including clinics for children, women, and men, pre- and post-natal care, school health programs, home care, chronic disease support, immunizations, and tracking and treating communicable diseases.

This role offers the chance to use your full nursing skills, make independent clinical decisions, and provide emergency care as part of an on-call rotation.

Key Responsibilities Deliver comprehensive community health programs, including well-child/woman/man clinics, pre- and post-natal care, school health programs, chronic disease management, immunization, and communicable disease surveillance and treatment.

Provide direct nursing care using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to meet clients¿ holistic health needs.

Facilitate client and family education programs, promoting self-care, health awareness, and wellness practices.

Advocate for ethical, safe, and competent nursing practice within the Health Centre and the broader community.

Participate in emergency response, on-call rotations,



and coordination of medical transfers, including medevacs, in consultation with the Nurse-in-Charge and regional physicians.

Collaborate with other health care providers and community organizations to plan, implement, and evaluate health initiatives.

Key Qualifications Degree in Nursing with registration in the Northwest Territories or Nunavut.

Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience in emergency, critical care, or northern health settings; home care experience is an asset.

Completion of Introduction to Advanced Practice (IAP) course or equivalent; Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) certification is an asset.

Strong knowledge of community health principles, emergency care, advanced nursing procedures, and laboratory/radiological assessments.

Skills in client education, teamwork, cultural sensitivity, communication, and holistic problem-solving.

Ability to obtain and maintain certifications required by TCSA, including CPR, WHMIS, standard X-ray processing, and pharmaceutical procedures.

Working Conditions Exposure to communicable diseases, blood, body fluids, and hazardous materials.

Physical demands may include lifting and supporting patients.

Travel via small aircraft or winter/ice roads may be required.

On-call and emergency response duties may impact personal and family life.

Occasional risk of verbal or physical assault from patients under the influence or in crisis situations.

To be successful in this role, typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: - This level of knowledge is commonly acquired through the successful completion of a Nursing Degree. - Acquiring 2 years recent nursing experience in an emergency or critical care setting or in a northern health center.



- The completion of an Introduction to Advanced Practice (IAP) course or its equivalency.

Certification in Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) would be an asset. 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 one (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 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 # 27867 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Salary Information The salary range for this position is from $59.62 per hour to $71.22 per hour (approximately $116,259 - $138,879) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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

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🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
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