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.
This position is located in the Inuvik Regional Hospital, reporting directly to the Regional Manager Rehabilitation, the incumbent independently provides assessment, diagnostic, rehabilitative and preventative services to inpatients and outpatients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics. This position plans, organizes, delivers and evaluates OT services in the hospital (including the Acute Care ward, Long Term Care ward, and the outpatient clinic), the community health centers, group homes, schools, preschools, and clients' homes, all within the Beaufort Delta and the Sahtu regions.
Key Responsibilities
- Knowledge of current OT accepted standards of practice with a broad base of OT experiences.
- Must be sensitive to the cultural, social and regional conditions in order to develop effective programs.
- Must be able to travel to outlying communities via ice road and small aircraft. A valid NWT Driver's license would be considered an asset.
- The ability to educate clients, their families (where applicable) and other health care professionals on appropriate self-management techniques.
Key Qualifications
University degree in Occupational Therapy at a Bachelor's or Master's level, with at least two (2) years of experience. Must be eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy, and be a professional licensed in any Canadian province as an active member.
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
[email protected]
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
