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Description
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
The Nursing Aide, Extended Care is an unregulated health care worker who functions as an adjunct to the health care team to assist in delivering care that facilitates the patient's recovery or supports a peaceful death, in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The incumbent acts as a patient advocate and communicates between the patient, their families and the nursing team in order to provide physical, psycho-social, spiritual and emotional support.
As the Nursing Aide you will assist the nursing team with clerical duties and any tasks directed at maintaining the smooth operation of the unit as delegated by the team leader on duty, including but not limited to stocking personal care items in patient rooms, answering telephone and patient call bells, transcribing doctor's orders, and filling out patients' diet sheets.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
Grade 12 (High School/ Secondary School Diploma), and the successful completion of a Nursing Aide or Personal Support Worker certificate and a medical terminology course.
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.
More Information
Shift Work
This position involves a Rotating/Irregular Shift Schedule which may change due to operational requirements.
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 criminal record 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.
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.
Transfer Assignments
Transfer Assignments may be considered.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 25390
Closing Date: JUL 18, 2024 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $34.20 per hour to $40.85 per hour (approximately $66,690 - $79,657.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.