Regional Public Health Nurse

The Tlicho Community Services Agency is a unique organization responsible for the delivery of education, health and social services within the Tlicho region. The Tlicho Community Services Agency's vision 'Strong Like Two People' is a metaphor for the desire by community leadership to build an organization, and create programs and services that recognize the strength and importance of two cultures.

Job Information

The Public Health Nurse (PHN) is located in Behchoko and reports directly to the Public Health Nurse in Charge (PHNIC). The PHN provides culturally sensitive care to people in the remote communities of Behchoko, Whati, Gameti and Wekweètì on a rotational basis. The PHN has in-depth knowledge of the Public Health Act and the Reportable Disease Control and Disease Surveillance Regulations. The position works directly with the NWT Department of Health and Social Service's (DHSSs) Communicable Disease Specialists in the Office of the Chief Public He...