We are looking for a Territorial Nurse Educator, Mental Health and Substance Use, to join us in Yellowknife.

Ready to combine your passion for mental health education with the adventure of northern living? In Yellowknife, your commute is just five minutes, leaving you more time to enjoy life, whether it’s canoeing on glassy lakes, fishing under the midnight sun, camping under the aurora borealis, or attending local food festivals.

Why You’ll Love This Job

• Transition from frontline nursing to mentorship and leadership.
• Enjoy a Monday–Friday schedule (no more shift work).
• Be passionate about mental health and substance use care.
• Travel the North and experience its beauty.
• Lead training for health professionals in violence prevention, mental health first aid, suicide prevention, and substance use disorders.
• 5-minute commute, vibrant local food festivals, canoeing and fishing on pristine lakes, camping under the midnight sun, and aurora borealis nights.

What We Offer:

• Salaries: $111.1k – $ 132.7k
• Paid benefits: $23.7k – $24.9k in the first year.
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan, comprehensive health and dental benefit plan.
• Paid relocation, including 10 – 21 days of paid accommodations.
• Northern Resident Tax Deductions.
• Deferred Salary Leave Plan: Take up to 12 months’ paid leave.
• Up to $50k is available to support long-term education goals through professional development programs.This job typically requires a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a minimum of 2 years’ work-related experience in a community health centre setting including a minimum of 1 year experience providing clinical education.

Home to the Capital City of the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife is a captivating mix of city life and untamed wilderness.

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) - Yellowknife Region provides community health, primary health care and social service programs to the people of Yellowknife, N’Dilo, Dettah, Lutsel K'e, and Fort Resolution.

Yellowknife offers modern amenities, a welcoming community, and endless opportunities for adventure. If you’re ready to inspire, lead, and explore, join us in shaping mental health care across the North.

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