Nurse practitioner
Government of the Northwest Territories’ department Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority based in Yellowknife, NWT is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Nurse practitioner. Government of the Northwest Territories’ department Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority is a pivotal institution addressing healthcare and social needs. Responsible for healthcare delivery and social programs, it ensures accessibility and tailored services for the region’s residents. Emphasizing community engagement, the authority plays a significant role in promoting overall health in the Northwest Territories. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Government of the Northwest Territories
Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority
Division: Primary Health Care
Position: Nurse practitioner
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $120,179 to $143,559 yearly
Employment Type: Full Time/Regular
Location: Yellowknife, NWT, Canada
Job Requisition Id/Job ID: 24255
Position Number: 48-95116
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English or French Language
Education: Candidates should be eligible for current registration/certification with RNANT/NU
Experience: Candidates should have considerable experience in the relevant field
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be capable of working in a clinical environment, with the understanding that there will be physical demands on the incumbent, including the provision of assistance in the transferring of patients, performing other heavy lifting, and conducting patient assessments
- The candidates should be prepared for moderate exposure to potential communicable diseases, body fluids, human waste, and hazardous materials (such as sharps, toxic wastes, and cleaning solutions)
- The candidates should be aware that a significant part of their day is spent providing direct patient care, where the incumbent is required to use the combined senses of touch, sight, smell, and hearing during the assessment and provision of care
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should apply advanced nursing processes to address clients’ physical, emotional, psycho-social, spiritual, and daily living needs
- The candidates should be capable of educating clients and their families on appropriate self-care, including providing emergency care within the scope of practice
- The candidates should possess the ability to identify and network with health and community resources, demonstrating knowledge of best practices in primary health care delivery
- The candidates should conceptually understand the model of integrated health care service delivery and apply nurse practitioner competencies in multidisciplinary practice settings
- The candidates should exhibit sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic issues in the NWT, adhering to confidentiality standards and addressing situations of extreme stress diplomatically
- The candidates should demonstrate problem-solving skills, computer literacy, and effective written and oral communication, with the ability to seek out and match client needs to available services
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to provide advanced health assessment, nursing care, and services to clients on a routine and emergency basis (if appropriate) to promote a healthy lifestyle, prevent and/or reduce the incidence of disease, disability, and death, support rehabilitation, and restore health. Additionally, they should support clients to die comfortably and with dignity
- The candidates should be able to develop, facilitate, implement, and modify client and family education/teaching based on the needs of the client
- The candidates should be able to conduct health surveillance and preventative activities that may improve the health of the population, in collaboration with clients, health care practitioners, and agencies
- The candidates should be able to provide expert and specialized knowledge in primary health care related to nursing in the NWT and provide direction and leadership for enhancing the NWT integrated service delivery model
Benefits:
- The candidates will get an annual Northern Allowance
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!