Community Health Nurse Practitioner NWT

1 week ago

Ottawa, ON, Canada gov Full-time

Support community health across the NWT as a Nurse Practitioner focused on assessment, diagnosis, health promotion, and client-centred care. Multiple contracts are available.

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority offers Nurse Practitioner assignments across northern communities. Responsibilities address clients' mental, emotional, and physical well-being while meeting their care needs. The practice requires advanced skills in assessment, nursing and medical diagnosis, intervention, treatment management, drug therapy, and referrals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Meet clients' health and care needs
  • Promote community development and health promotion
  • Complete advanced client assessments
  • Manage interventions and treatments
  • Perform referral functions with service providers

Requirements:

  • Experience as a Nurse Practitioner
  • Knowledge of nursing and medical diagnosis
  • Skills in intervention and treatment management
  • Knowledge of drug therapy
  • Ability to work with physicians and pharmacists

Apply advanced nursing, diagnosis, intervention, and referral expertise to community-focused Nurse Practitioner assignments in northern Canada.