New Job Senior Nursing Consultant - Homecare In Northwest Territories

Senior Nursing Consultant - Homecare
Senior Nursing Consultant - Homecare

Senior Nursing Consultant - Homecare

Company : Jobssummary / Indeed
Salary : $104,000–$125,000 a year
Location : Northwest Territories

Full Description

Department Information

The Department of Health and Social Services works under the direction of the Minister and Deputy Minister, in partnership with the Health and Social Services Authorities, to support the health and wellbeing of people across the NWT through planning, development, evaluation and reporting on program and service delivery.

HSS is committed to the development and provision of quality services in such a way as to make the best use of public resources, ensure the sustainability of the system, focus on client safety and best practices and promote positive health and social outcomes. HSS strives to continually improve the health and social service system to ensure best health, best care, and a better future for the people of the NWT.

Job Information

This position is responsible for planning, establishing, monitoring and supporting implementation and evaluation of home and community care services to residents of the Northwest Territories (NWT). The incumbent conducts research, analyses and provides recommendations on issues related to the design and delivery of home care services in the NWT. The analyses and recommendations will directly impact the health and social services system and the delivery and access of home and community care services to residents throughout the NWT.

Working closely with the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA), the Hay River Health and Social Services Authority, (HRHSSA) and the Tlicho Community Services Agency (TCSA), the Senior Nursing Consultant – Home Care conducts planning, monitoring, and/or refinement of home and community care services. The incumbent oversees the implementation of strategic initiatives and innovative projects, to support and promote home and community care services that are consistent with the Integrated Services Delivery Model and strategic priorities of Our Elders, Our Communities.

In order to maintain clinical competence and expertise the incumbent may be assigned assignments to short term clinical rotations at health facilities operated by the Department and/or health authorities in clinical roles consistent with the incumbent's knowledge, skills and abilities

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A Bachelor of Science Degree with specialization in nursing, with advanced education in health administration, health research or policy development; and 5 years’ experience in the primary community care and/or home care services field. This position must hold a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in a Canadian jurisdiction and be eligible for licensing as a Registered Nurse in the Northwest Territories.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:


Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.