Community health nurse
Government of the Northwest Territories’ Health and Social Services Department based in Fort Liard, NT is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Community health nurse. Government of the Northwest Territories’ Health and Social Services Department oversees healthcare and social programs across the territory. It provides medical care, mental health services, child and family support, and public health initiatives. It collaborates with Indigenous governments and health authorities to address regional health challenges. Through integrated and culturally appropriate services, it works to improve overall well-being in northern communities. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Government of the Northwest Territories
Department: Health and Social Services
Division: Health and Social Programs
Position: Community health nurse
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $113705.00 – $135818.00 yearly
Employment Type: Full Time/Temporary
Location: Tłı̨chǫ, NT – Birch St, Fort Liard, NT X0G 0A0, Canada
Job ID: 26135
Position Number: 27-5627
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of a Nursing Degree
Experience: Candidates should have two years of recent nursing experience
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be highly mobile and able to stand and walk for extended periods, often for the majority of a 7.5-hour shift
- The candidates should be able to bend, lift equipment, assist patients in and out of wheelchairs, and lift up to 50 lbs, including incapacitated clients within the Health Centre
- The candidates should be prepared for moderate exposure to communicable diseases, blood, body fluids, and hazardous materials throughout entire shifts
- The candidates should effectively use the combined senses of touch, sight, smell, and hearing for client assessment and observation, approximately 70% of the time
- The candidates should expect frequent on-call duties, with 10+ days per month, and regular call-backs to work
- The candidates should be able to manage frequent interruptions and external factors that dictate the work pace
- The candidates should be prepared to provide nursing services to clients who may be abusive, under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or under RCMP escort, with potential concerns for personal safety both on and off duty in a small community setting
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have an Emergency Room (ER) setting or within a Community Health Centre
- The candidates should provide proof of immunization in keeping with current public health practices
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to report to the (NIC) and provide community health services in the Health Center and provide on-call medical support and rotational coverage to the community
- The candidates should be able to deliver non-emergency medical care and respond to medical crises that may require decision-making outside of usual policies, procedures, and nursing care standards
- The candidates should be able to provide nursing core services designed to promote community health and wellness and prevent injury across the lifespan
- The candidates should be able to assess, requisition, and analyze selected diagnostic tests and therapeutics based on assessment findings
- The candidates should be able to select, dispense, and monitor the effectiveness of selected drugs and interventions
- The candidates should be able to provide critical, emergency, or unexpected care supported by other CHNs, the NIC, and a practitioner, either remotely or in person
- The candidates should be able to offer services within the Community Health Centre, through virtual modalities, in community halls, schools, long-term care facilities, or in a patient’s home Home Care
- The candidates should be able to provide wellness promotion, injury prevention, and suffering reduction services through independent practice or as part of an interdisciplinary care team
- The candidates should be able to provide on-call coverage on a rotational basis during evenings and weekends for emergency nursing care
Benefits:
- The candidates will get plus an annual Northern Allowance of $5599.00
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!