Job Description
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
Working closely with the Authorities, the Senior Nursing Consultant is accountable for the planning, monitoring, implementation and/or refinement of primary healthcare services and for the promotion of primary health services that are consistent with the established policies, standards and guidelines and with the Strategic Framework for the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services system.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- expert and specialized knowledge of primary health care especially related to nursing;
- knowledge of international, provincial and national trends in health services;
- sensitivity to the cultural, social and political conditions of regions and the health and social services environment in the NWT;
-knowledge of legislation, regulations,standards, policies and guidelines related to advanced nursing practice in order to provide current, relevant and feasible consultation services;
- knowledge and skills in human relations is critical to being able to work with colleagues, coworkers, and individuals in client organizations with a wide range of corporate/organizational cultures
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
acquired through a degree in Nursing, current status as a Registered Nurse and a minimum of 5 years of related nursing experience.
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
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
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