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Are you a determined Registered Nurse with northern health centre experience ready to take on the next step in your career? Are also you're looking for an employer that offers a competitive salary and benefits?  We have a Nurse in Charge opportunity in the welcoming community of Fort McPherson located near the east bank of the spectacular Peel River!  What are you waiting for?  Apply today!  Why the Northwest Territories? Located above the 60th parallel, the Northwest Territories awaits with seemingly endless lakes and unmatched vistas. The opportunities available in our communities are perfect for the outdoors enthusiast looking for adventure, a healthy work/life balance, and an escape from the hustle of the big city. The Beaufort-Delta Region is home to the northern-most communities in the Northwest Territories. Famous for wildlife sightings like polar bears, reindeer, muskoxen and caribou, this unique region is simply breathtaking. Popular activities include taking a dip in the Arctic Ocean and exploring the unique landscape of the pingos. With many of the communities in this region accessible by road, there is a full range of essential services. About the Work The Nurse in Charge (NIC) is located within the Fort McPherson Health Centre and reports directly to the Regional Manager, Community Health Centres. The NIC will manage the delivery of community health services to the local community through the local health centre which supports approximately 6600+ encounters per year. This is accomplished through supervision of Community Health Nurses, care taker and administrative staff, relief staff, as well as the supervision and administrative guidance and direction of Home Support Worker, Home Support/Elders Day Program Worker, and a Community Health Representative. The NIC manages a $1.4 million budget allocated to provide standardized health care programs and services. The NIC is a registered nurse who models and promotes excellence through the hands on delivery of nursing care to patients and by providing seasoned advice and/or recommendations to Community Health Nurses when faced with difficult or unusual situations. The NIC helps guide nurses from task orientation to more empowered analytical thinking and care giving approaches. These services have a direct impact on the quality of services delivered to clients and their families, and on the cost of the services provided.  A position is currently available in Fort McPherson, Northwest Territories. Typically this position require a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, three (3) years recent nursing experience with at least one (1) year in a northern health center and six (6) months supervisory experience. What are the Benefits? In addition to highly competitive salaries, the Northwest Territories offers a Northern Living Allowance ($20,011 for Fort McPherson), health and dental benefits, a generous pension plan, and outstanding leave benefits including deferred leave options. On top of that, we offer relocation assistance, along with professional development opportunities and education support. Our graduate nurses are also typically eligible for student loan forgiveness through Canada’s Loan Forgiveness program. To find out more about living in the Northwest Territories, check out: https://spectacularnwt.com/destinations/western-arctic/fort-mcpherson Want to hear a first-hand account of what it’s like being a Registered Nurse in the Northwest Territories? Check out our employee profiles page at: www.practicenwt.ca/en/employee-profiles . Interested in knowing a little more about practicing in the Northwest Territories? Please feel free to send us an email , or visit www.PracticeNWT.ca and https://www.facebook.com/practicenwt/ for more information on living and working in the Northwest Territories.

Diabetes Nurse Educator Permanent Full Time, Multi-Site Position You are a Certified Diabetes Educator (or willingness to obtain certification) and have a minimum of two years of teaching in a diabetes education setting along with current registration as an Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario preferably complemented with a bachelor of science in nursing. A member of the Diabetes Educator Sector of the Canadian Diabetes Association, you have excellent health management, assessment, communication, and coordination skills. Coupled with your well-developed computer skills (including electronic medical record), you have the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment and expertise counseling in an individual or group setting.