About Yellowknife Health and Social Sevices Authority
** About Us **
Yellowknife Health and Social Services Authority provides community health, primary care and social services for the 19,000+ residents of Dettah, Fort Resolution, Lutsel K'e, NDilo and Yellowknife. We are committed to our organizational values as guiding principles for the way in which we provide our services.
** Organizational Values **
Yellowknife Health and Social Services staff are the key to success. We recognize the importance of treating each other fairly and with respect. We will enhance these beliefs by building upon the following values:
* Clients
Helping Clients achieve their health and social goals is the key to long-term success. We will listen to what they tell us, respond quickly by providing new and constantly-improved services, and build relationships on trust, respect and mutual understanding.
* Trust
We respect and rely on each other. Fair treatment, honesty in relationships, and confidence in each other creates trust.
* Community
We have a responsibility and an opportunity, as individuals and as an organization, to contribute to the community in which we live. We protect public health and safety by being good stewards.
* Diversity
We are committed to encouraging diversity in the workplace. Men and women from different cultures and backgrounds enrich the organization for all. We will practise equal opportunity in all hiring and promotions, and will create an environment which enables all employees to reach their potential in pursuit of organization goals.
* Flexibility
We must maintain the ability to adapt to changing client needs and economic environments.
* Honesty and Integrity
We are honest with ourselves and others. Our managers and employees always act with integrity and are guided by what is ethical and right for our clients. Our goal is truth in all relationships.
* Partners
Strategic and cooperative relationships with non-government agencies, other government organizations, aboriginal organizations and suppliers produce benefits for all of us. Helping our partners succeed and grow is central to our mission.
* Teamwork
Full participation, cooperation and open communications lead to superior results. We work together to achieve common goals for organizational success.
* Employee Wellness
We provide a safe, health and desirable place to work where stability of employment is given priority. Recognition for contributions and utilization of employees' contributions promote job satisfaction.
* Education
We support the continuing education of health and social service professionals, clients, families and the community.
