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Community Mental Health Nurse

$116.26k - $138.88k per year
Full-time

The Government of the Northwest Territories

Job Information

Bring your expertise and passion to the North and make a lasting difference in Fort Smith, NT. 


As a Community Mental Health Nurse, you will lead the delivery of high-quality, client-centered mental health and substance use services, empowering individuals and families, strengthening community wellness, and advancing recovery through compassionate, culturally responsive care.

Key Responsibilities
-    Provide comprehensive community mental health nursing services in a primary care setting
-    Deliver client-centered care to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges
-    Perform case management, including intake, assessment, care planning, and ongoing follow-up
-    Administer and monitor medications (including injections) and coordinate lab work
-    Support clients in maintaining independence, wellness, and treatment adherence
-    Collaborate with physicians, social services, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver integrated care
-    Facilitate referrals, system navigation, and access to community and external supports
-    Respond to mental health crises and provide timely interventions and counselling
-    Deliver outreach services, including home visits and travel within the region
-    Provide psychoeducation to clients and families on mental health, substance use, and medications
-    Develop and implement individualized care plans using a recovery-oriented approach
-    Participate in discharge planning and ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization
-    Promote mental health awareness, harm reduction, and suicide prevention initiatives

Key Qualifications:
-    A Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from a recognized university with additional training in mental health or psychiatric nursing/Diploma in Psychiatry Nursing  
AND
-    Three (3) years of experience in Mental Health or Psychiatry

Equivalencies:
-    Licensed practical nurse (LPN) / Registered practical Nurse ( RPN) 
- With completion of post-basic courses in psychopharmacology, psychosocial rehabilitation, or an LPN Mental Health Nursing certificate program
AND
- Five (5) years of working experience in mental health

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 View phone number on gov.nt.ca
Fax View phone number on gov.nt.ca
View email address on gov.nt.ca

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

Vacancy posted 11 hours ago
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