Territorial Nurse Educator, Mental Health and Substance Use
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
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) provides most health and social services across the NWT, serving about 43,000 people, including Indigenous and non-Indigenous residents. While Hay River and Tlicho regions operate separately, they follow NTHSSA standards through service agreements. The NTHSSA oversees clinical standards and is working toward a fully integrated health system.
The Territorial Nurse Educator, Mental Health & Substance Use, based in Yellowknife, is responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating clinical education for staff providing mental health and addictions care. This includes training in areas like suicide prevention, harm reduction, and recovery-oriented practice. The role ensures programs are culturally appropriate, incorporate Northern content, and meet territorial standards. The Educator works with regional teams, academic institutions, and regulatory bodies, and may travel to communities to support workforce development across the NWT.
Key Responsibilities
¿ Develop and deliver clinical education programs for nurses and mental health & substance use staff across the NWT.
¿ Coordinate specialty training for nursing, health professionals and mental health & substance use staff working in a variety of clinical areas.
¿ In conjunction with the Mental Health & Community Wellness team, Health Services Team, and Department of Health & Social Services, contribute to the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing and community counselling conferences.
¿ Provide leadership for the development or amendment of mental health and substance use policies and procedures at the Territorial and Regional levels.
Qualifications
¿ Completion of a Bachelor¿s Degree in nursing and a minimum of five (5) 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 Nurse Educator, Mental Health and Substance Use
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
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) provides most health and social services across the NWT, serving about 43,000 people, including Indigenous and non-Indigenous residents. While Hay River and Tlicho regions operate separately, they follow NTHSSA standards through service agreements. The NTHSSA oversees clinical standards and is working toward a fully integrated health system.
The Territorial Nurse Educator, Mental Health & Substance Use, based in Yellowknife, is responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating clinical education for staff providing mental health and addictions care. This includes training in areas like suicide prevention, harm reduction, and recovery-oriented practice. The role ensures programs are culturally appropriate, incorporate Northern content, and meet territorial standards. The Educator works with regional teams, academic institutions, and regulatory bodies, and may travel to communities to support workforce development across the NWT.
Key Responsibilities
¿ Develop and deliver clinical education programs for nurses and mental health & substance use staff across the NWT.
¿ Coordinate specialty training for nursing, health professionals and mental health & substance use staff working in a variety of clinical areas.
¿ In conjunction with the Mental Health & Community Wellness team, Health Services Team, and Department of Health & Social Services, contribute to the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing and community counselling conferences.
¿ Provide leadership for the development or amendment of mental health and substance use policies and procedures at the Territorial and Regional levels.
Qualifications
¿ Completion of a Bachelor¿s Degree in nursing and a minimum of five (5) 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.