Nurse Case Manager, Primary Care

Job Summary

Location: Yellowknife

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

Job ID: 28220

Salary: $106,158 - $126,809

Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular

Closing Date: Open until filled

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Department Information

Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority - Yellowknife Region (NTHSSA) is one of eight health and social services authorities established by the Department of Health and Social Services in the Government of the Northwest Territories.

NTHSSA - Yellowknife Region delivers and administers Population Health, Primary Health Care and Social Services programs in the communities of Dettah, Fort Resolution, Lutselk'e, Ndilo and Yellowknife.

Our mission is to work with people to optimize wellbeing through the provision of collaborative and culturally appropriate health and social services.

Job Information

We are looking for someone who would be interested in a 1-year term position.

The Nurse Case Manager is a new, pivotal role within our Integrated Care Team (ICT) at the Yellowknife Primary Care site. As part of an innovative pilot project, you will be at the forefront of transforming patient care delivery by coordinating complex healthcare journeys and acting as a dedicated advocate for patients across the lifespan.

Key Responsibilities
- Care Coordination: Manage and coordinate amalgamated patient travel care and interdisciplinary services for high-risk or complex patients.
- Panel Management: Proactively manage acute and chronic care needs for team-paneled patients, including health maintenance and preventative screenings (e.g., cancer and diabetes screening).
- Patient Advocacy: Act as a liaison between patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic, culturally safe care.
- Collaborative Practice: Work closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers to establish best practices for the primary care clinic.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of and an ability to apply and assess the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) and current nursing practice (including public health) to ensure that the patients' diverse physical, emotional, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and educational needs are met.
Knowledge of biological, physical, and behavioral sciences in order to recognize interpret and prioritize findings and determine and implement a plan of action based on accepted standards of practice.
Knowledge of and an ability to network with resources within and outside the NTHSSA (i.e. Social Services, Public Health, Mental Health etc.) in order to ensure support of patients and their families.
Knowledge regarding the importance of confidentiality and ability to keep personal and medical information private and confidential at all times. Knowledge of best practices in primary health care.
Ability to operate and/or use standard medical equipment (such as but not limited to - ECG, peripheral IV pumps and lines, stretchers, thermometers, sphygmomanometer, blood glucose monitors, sharps, pulse oximeter, etc.).
Ability to educate patients and their families on self-care methods and techniques.
Ability to understand and recognize the cultural, social, and political realities in the NWT. Ability to recognize the impacts of colonization and residential schools on Indigenous health outcomes and the way health and social services are delivered.
Ability and willingness to engage in self-reflection to learn about personal biases and assumptions. Ability to facilitate creative problem solving using a situational approach incorporating conceptual, analytical, interpretive, evaluative, intuitive, and constructive thinking skills

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
The successful completion of a Nursing Degree, and two (2) years of recent nursing experience in an ER setting or within a Community Health Centre or Public Health Unit
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. (Without 2-years of nursing experience in an ER, Community Health Centre or Public Health Unit setting then you must have 4-years of work experience as a Registered Nurse.)

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
[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information

Labour Market Supplement

The successful incumbent will receive a $10,000 supplement upon hire and an additional $10,000 supplement after completion of 12 months of continuous employment contingent on remaining employed in an eligible position for a further 12 months. This is a taxable benefit and will be subject to applicable deductions

Term Position

This job opening is for a 1 Year Term.

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Immunization Status

The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

Registrations

Eligible for current registration/certification with the College of Nurses of the Northwest Territories (CNNNN) is mandatory for this position.

For more information on health and social services careers and practicing in the Northwest Territories please visit www.practiceNWT.ca

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28220.

Closing Date: Open till filled.

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $54.44 per hour to $65.03 per hour (approximately $106,158 - $126,808.50.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

Application Assistance

For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit: Preparing Your Application.