Territorial Lead - Nursing Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Top Benefits
About the role
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
Reporting to the Territorial Manager, Mental Health and Substance Use Nursing, the Territorial Lead - Nursing Mental Health and Substance Abuse plays a pivotal role in advancing practice standards and clinical education across the NTHSSA. The incumbent is regularly called upon to address a wide range of operational and strategic issues, including responding to client concerns, supporting staff education, preparing briefing materials for senior leadership, advising territorial and regional teams, and representing the NTHSSA in interdepartmental meetings, conferences, and collaborative initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Knowledge of adult education practices, especially instruction and facilitation practices.
- Knowledge of the development and implementation of clinical programs to healthcare professionals.
- Knowledge of evaluation methods in the field of health care.
- Knowledge of nursing practices in Mental Health, Substance Use, and other clinical areas.
- Knowledge of professional standards of practice and legal components of clinical practice.
- Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures that affect the delivery of mental health and substance use services in the NWT.
- Knowledge of Accreditation Canada Standards.
- Knowledge of northern cultures and their influences on health.
Key Qualifications
- Completion of a bachelor's degree in nursing and a minimum of three (3) years work-related experience in a Mental Health and/or Substance Use setting.
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.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.
Territorial Lead - Nursing Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Top Benefits
About the role
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
Reporting to the Territorial Manager, Mental Health and Substance Use Nursing, the Territorial Lead - Nursing Mental Health and Substance Abuse plays a pivotal role in advancing practice standards and clinical education across the NTHSSA. The incumbent is regularly called upon to address a wide range of operational and strategic issues, including responding to client concerns, supporting staff education, preparing briefing materials for senior leadership, advising territorial and regional teams, and representing the NTHSSA in interdepartmental meetings, conferences, and collaborative initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Knowledge of adult education practices, especially instruction and facilitation practices.
- Knowledge of the development and implementation of clinical programs to healthcare professionals.
- Knowledge of evaluation methods in the field of health care.
- Knowledge of nursing practices in Mental Health, Substance Use, and other clinical areas.
- Knowledge of professional standards of practice and legal components of clinical practice.
- Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures that affect the delivery of mental health and substance use services in the NWT.
- Knowledge of Accreditation Canada Standards.
- Knowledge of northern cultures and their influences on health.
Key Qualifications
- Completion of a bachelor's degree in nursing and a minimum of three (3) years work-related experience in a Mental Health and/or Substance Use setting.
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.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.