Community Health Nurse
Job Description
Imagine a role where your skills don’t just treat illness—but strengthen an entire community. As a Community Health Nurse, you become a trusted healthcare provider, educator, and advocate, delivering care that truly changes lives.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is offering a unique opportunity to work in Gamètì, where your contribution directly improves community health outcomes and supports people at every stage of life.
About the Community Health Nurse Role
This Community Health Nurse position is based at the Gamètì Health Centre—the community’s primary healthcare facility. In this role, you’ll deliver a wide range of primary healthcare services, from routine check-ups to urgent care, ensuring accessible and high-quality care for all residents.
Key Role Highlights
- Location: Gamètì, Northwest Territories, Canada
- Job Type: Temporary (1-year term)
- Work Setting: On-site, community-based healthcare
Your Responsibilities as a Community Health Nurse
As a Community Health Nurse, your role goes beyond clinical care. You’ll take a holistic, proactive approach to improving community wellbeing.
Comprehensive Patient Care
- Deliver community health programs including maternal health, child wellness, and chronic disease management
- Conduct immunization programs and communicable disease monitoring
- Provide pre- and post-natal care, school health services, and routine screenings
Emergency & Clinical Care
- Respond to urgent and emergency medical situations
- Apply critical thinking and evidence-based nursing practices
- Deliver safe, patient-centered care in line with professional standards
Health Promotion & Education
- Lead health promotion initiatives and disease prevention programs
- Educate individuals and families on health management and wellness
- Adapt care approaches to meet diverse community needs
Qualifications & Requirements
We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate Community Health Nurse who is ready to take on a dynamic and rewarding role.
Essential Criteria
- Nursing Degree (BSc Nursing or equivalent)
- Minimum 2 years of recent experience in emergency, critical care, or remote healthcare settings
- Eligibility for registration with the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN)
Why Join the GNWT as a Community Health Nurse?
Competitive Benefits & Compensation
- Attractive salary package
- Northern living allowance
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Comprehensive health and dental coverage
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
A Career with Purpose
- Direct impact on rural and remote healthcare delivery
- Opportunities to develop advanced clinical and leadership skills
- Work in a supportive, community-focused environment
Life in the Northwest Territories
Working as a Community Health Nurse in the Northwest Territories offers a lifestyle unlike any other.
What You’ll Experience
- Close-knit, welcoming communities
- Unique cultural and professional experiences
- A chance to practice public health nursing in its most impactful form
Application Deadline
- Deadline: April 7, 11:59 PM (MST)
Be sure to apply before the deadline to be considered for this rewarding opportunity.
Start Your Journey as a Community Health Nurse
If you’re ready to step into a role where your work has real meaning, this is your opportunity. As a Community Health Nurse, you won’t just provide care—you’ll empower communities, improve lives, and grow in ways few careers can offer.
Apply today and become part of a healthcare mission that truly makes a difference.
