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.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, Continuing Care Services, the Supervisor will manage and oversee professional and support staff in the provision of direct health care services within the Northern Lights Special Care Home. The Supervisor directly supervises Licensed Practical Nurses, Resident Care Aides and Relief Resident Care Aides. The Supervisor is a member of the Continuing Care Services Team who plans, implements and evaluates the provision of the comprehensive resident care program. A critical component of this position involves the development of collaborative working relationships and linkages with the internal and external agencies and organizations who share in the common goal of quality health service delivery.

The incumbent must have the ability to manage busy Continuing Care Services and an advanced knowledge of services, policy development, program planning and budgeting. In addition, the knowledge of current Continuing Care Service trends and the ability to promote high standards of clinical practise, education and administration. The ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, the public and community agencies is also required.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by the successful completion of a Baccalaureate of Science Degree in Nursing supplemented by 3 years of clinical practice in Continuing Care Services and 2 years of supervisory or management experience.

Inquiries Only:

Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGAL ROAD
BOX 876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
Tel (867) 872-6500
Fax (867) 872-3298
jobsfortsmith@gov.nt.ca

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