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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 The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) provides most health and social services across the NWT, serving about 43,000 people, including Indigenous and non-Indigenous residents. While Hay River and Tlicho regions operate separately, they follow NTHSSA standards through service agreements. The NTHSSA oversees clinical standards and is working toward a fully integrated health system. The Territorial Nurse Educator, Mental Health & Substance Use, based in Yellowknife, is responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating clinical education for staff providing mental health and addictions care. This includes training in areas like suicide prevention, harm reduction, and recovery-oriented practice. The role ensures programs are culturally appropriate, incorporate Northern content, and meet territorial standards. The Educator works with regional teams, academic institutions, and regulatory bodies, and may travel to communities to support workforce development across the NWT. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver clinical education programs for nurses and mental health & substance use staff across the NWT. Coordinate specialty training for nursing, health professionals and mental health & substance use staff working in a variety of clinical areas. In conjunction with the Mental Health & Community Wellness team, Health Services Team, and Department of Health & Social Services, contribute to the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing and community counselling conferences. Provide leadership for the development or amendment of mental health and substance use policies and procedures at the Territorial and Regional levels. Qualifications Completion of a Bachelors Degree in nursing and a minimum of five (5) years work-related experience in a Mental Health and/or Substance Use setting. 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 Extension 14106 Fax Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.