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Description
Labour Market Supplement
The successful incumbent will receive a $5000 supplement upon hire and an additional $5000 supplement after completion of 12 months of continuous employment contingent on remaining employed in an eligible position for a further 12 months. This is a taxable benefit and will be subject to applicable deductions
Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
Job Information
Located in the capital city Yellowknife in the beautiful Northwest Territories, as the Clinical Coordinator of Pediatrics, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of care within the Pediatrics Unit including providing clinical leadership, education and support to all Pediatric Nurses. You will work with nursing staff and in consultation with the Manager, Hospitalists, Pediatricians and Psychiatrists to implement patient treatment planning, and patient & family care. You will ensure the appropriate transition of patients back to the community through communication, planning, and coordination with NTHSSA Regions (including but not limited to Community Health Centers, Social Programs), non-government organizations, and other stakeholders. You will provide clinical supervision, mentorship, support, education and guidance to Registered Nurses (RNs) in the provision of patient care.
You will model and promote excellence through the demonstration of clinical best practices with patients in collaboration with RNs, and provide seasoned advice and recommendations to RNs, to help them effectively address difficult, complex, or unusual situations. As an educator, resource and mentor, you will help guide nurses from task orientation to more empowered analytical thinking and care giving approaches. You are expected to remain calm, controlled and professional, and to demonstrate compassionate care to the client, family and other members of the health care team.
To be considered for this role you will need to have completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and have a minimum of five (5) years of recent clinical experience within Pediatrics.
If you are motivated and innovative in continuing education and practice to encourage professional growth of self and others, please click apply!
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Health Recruitment
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
hlthss_recruitment@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
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 vulnerable sector 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.
Registrations
Current registration with the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) is mandatory for this position.
For more information on health and social services careers and practicing in the Northwest Territories please visit www.practiceNWT.ca.
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 # 25075
Closing Date: May 3, 2024 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $53.80 per hour to $64.26 per hour plus a pro-rated annual Northern Allowance of $1.90 per hour.