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Territorial Specialist, Cervical Cancer Screening

Government of Northwest Territories
Published
Nov 21, 2024
Location
Yellowknife, NT
Salary
  • $113,705.00-135,818.00 per annum
Department
Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

Description

Department Information

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.

Job Information

Located in Yellowknife the Territorial Specialist, Cervical Cancer Screening (CCS) will report directly to the Territorial Manager, Cancer Care (TMCC) and is responsible for ensuring the provision of safe, quality care to clients and families of the Cervical Cancer Screening Program, and providing reporting on quality outcomes. This position’s focus in on the effective delivery and implementation of a Territorial organized cervical screening service that will provide equitable access to cervical cancer screening services to all eligible residents of the NWT. As a member of the Cancer Care team within the Clinical Integration unit of the NTHSSA, the incumbent will work to plan, develop, implement, administer, coordinate and evaluate the necessary functions of a territorial organized cervical cancer screening program. The incumbent ensures equitable service is provided to all individuals outlined in the “Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines for the NWT” for the NWT.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A Baccalaureate of Nursing and ten (10) years of recent experience in a clinical health care setting. Experience in public health screening/promotion and project management would be an asset.

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
hlthss_recruitment@gov.nt.ca

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

More Information

Term Position

This job opening is for a 2 year term.

Affirmative Action

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

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record 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 with the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut 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

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 26034      

Closing Date: December 5, 2024 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $58.31 per hour (approximately $113,705 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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