Registered Nurse - Intensive Care

Join a dynamic critical care team committed to delivering excellence in patient care. As an ICU RN, you'll provide high-level nursing to critically ill patients in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment. This role demands clinical expertise, compassionate care, and leadership in both emergency response and everyday operations.

Key Responsibilities:

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Expert-Level Nursing Practice Apply advanced clinical judgment using nursing process fundamentals to manage complex patient care needs.

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Critical Care Equipment Mastery Confidently use specialized ICU tools such as ventilators, defibrillators, hemodynamic monitors, and pacemakers.

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Emergency Response Competence Administer life-saving medications and interventions with precision under pressure.

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Patient & Family Empowerment Educate with compassion, promoting self-care and health literacy through tailored support.

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Scientific Acumen Interpret physiological and behavioral data to guide urgent and accurate clinical decisions.

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Integrated Care Coordination Navigate resources inside and outside the facility to support patients holistically.

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Digital Fluency Use electronic platforms for communication, documentation, and real-time research.

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Technical Reliability Operate essential equipment safely: IV pumps, ECGs, CVC lines, NG tubes, thermometers, and more.

Key

Qualifications:

· A Nursing Degree with a Minimum of one (1) year recent experience in Intensive/Critical Care Unit

· A certificate in Critical Care Nursing

Certifications:

· Current registration with CANNN before commencement of employment is mandatory

GNWT Inquiries

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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

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.

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  # 27533

Closing Date: OPEN UNTILL FILLED

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $54.44 per hour to $65.03 per hour (approximately $106,158.

- $126,809.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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