Registered Nurse - Intensive Care

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is seeking a Registered Nurse, Intensive Care to join the Critical Care Services team at Stanton Territorial Hospital in Yellowknife. As part of Stanton's Intensive Care Unit, you will provide advanced nursing care to critically ill patients whose conditions may be unstable and unpredictable. This is a hands-on critical care role that combines specialized clinical practice with emergency response, patient advocacy and collaboration across an interdisciplinary hospital team. About the Role Reporting to the Manager, Critical Care Services, you will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care for critically ill patients requiring continuous monitoring and specialized interventions. You will work closely with physicians and other health professionals, support patients and families through complex health situations, and may participate in Medical Emergency Team and Code Blue responses throughout Stanton Territorial Hospital. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients, including assessment, care planning, intervention, monitoring and evaluation. Use specialized critical care equipment, medications and clinical techniques to respond to complex and rapidly changing patient needs. Support patient-centred care by promoting dignity, autonomy, cultural safety and clear communication with patients and families. Participate in Medical Emergency Team and Code Blue responses and provide critical care support in other hospital units when required. Coordinate patient admissions, transfers and discharges and provide individualized education to patients and families. Provide leadership, mentoring and support to colleagues and students, including acting as Team Leader when experience and operational requirements permit. Qualifications Required Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: A Nursing Degree, a Certificate in Critical Care Nursing, and one year of recent ICU/Critical Care experience. Current registration with the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) prior to commencement of employment is mandatory. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is mandatory and must be completed within one year of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is preferred and should be completed within the first two years of employment. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. Learn More The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance. To learn more about living and working in the Northwest Territories, visit: GNWT Careers Benefits NWT Tourism

Provide advanced nursing care, monitoring, and specialized interventions for critically ill patients in the ICU. Participate in Medical Emergency Team and Code Blue responses while collaborating with an interdisciplinary hospital team.

Requires a Nursing Degree, a Certificate in Critical Care Nursing, and at least one year of recent ICU experience. Mandatory certifications include BLS and registration with CANNN, with ACLS required within one year of hire.

• Competitive salary • Annual northern living allowance • Defined benefit pension plan • Health benefits • Dental benefits • Relocation assistance

• LeadershipPreferred

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• Critical Care Nursing
• Patient Assessment
• Emergency Response
• Patient Advocacy
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Care Planning
• Patient Monitoring
• Clinical Techniques
• Patient Education
• Leadership
• Mentoring

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 16, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level