Nurse in Charge and Community Health Nurse - Term

With a population of just under 300, the quaint, tight-knit community of Gamètì is nestled between two of the largest lakes in Canada;

Great Slave Lake and Great Bear Lake. With opportunities for rugged paddling excursions, make the adventure down the historical Idaa Trail River route and experience a traditional path that has been travelled on for hundreds of years.

Enjoy fishing? You’re in for a treat! World-class Grayling fishing is just a quick trip from your doorstep.

Gamètì is a community that prides itself on continuing traditional knowledge and practices - the area is a traditional hunting ground for the Tlicho and Sahtu Dene peoples and intricate beading crafts are found at craft sales as well as taught and shared between community members.

Daily flights are available to and from the Territory’s capital city Yellowknife and a winter road is available during the colder months.

Experience the T cho region of the Northwest Territories by experiencing the intimate cultural and historical community of Gamètì!

We are looking to staff the following positions :

Nurse in Charge - 1 Year Team :

Located within the Gameti Health Centre and reporting directly to the TCSA Manager of Health Services in Behchoko, the Nurse in Charge (NIC) will manage how the community health programs are provided to a client population of approximately 300 residents.

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

• Gameti Community Health Programs are provided by the NIC and 1 Community Health Nurse who reports directly to the NIC. Programs include but are not limited to providing non emergency medical care;
• responding to medical crisis that requires decision making outside of the usual policies, procedures and standards of nursing care;

providing emergency response in collaboration with the Medical Travel department 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 post-natal clinics, school health program, chronic disease program, immunization programs, communicable disease surveillance and treatment, the home care program etc.

The provision of emergency services is supported by a physician via the telephone when communications links are available.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by :

A successful completion of a Bachelor of Nursing Degree is required, 5 years recent nursing experience with at least 1 year in a northern health centre and at least 1 year of supervisory experience.

Community Health Nurse - 1 Year Term

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 population of approximately 276 residents.

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 post natal 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.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by :

A Nursing Degree, and two (2) years of recent nursing experience in an emergency (ER) or critical care (ICU) setting or in a northern health center.

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More Information

Term Position

This job opening is for a 1 Year Term.

Affirmative Action

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record 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.

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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

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 23585

Closing Date : Open till filled

Salary Information

The salary for the Nurse in Charge position starts at $56.29 per hour (approximately $109,766 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $16,394.

The salary for the Community Health Nurse position starts at $53.80 per hour (approximately $104,910 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $16,394.