Nunavut Nursing. It’s Not Just a Job...It’s An Adventure!
We want you because you are good at what you do. You want to work for us because we can provide experiences beyond your wildest dreams. Nursing in Nunavut, its not just a job its the adventure of a lifetime. You will experience the personal adventures you have been looking for combined with the professional opportunities and challenges you crave.We are looking for experienced Community Health Nurses who are looking to expand and build upon their professional skills. Cross-cultural opportunities combined with an untouched environment make life in Nunavut fulfilling and rewarding.Under the direction of the Supervisor of Community Health Programs this position works within the context of Primary Health care to improve the capacity of clients to adapt to, respond to or control lifes challenges and changes.The successful candidate must have a Bachelor of Nursing or a Diploma in nursing combined with otherequivalencies or related experiences such as, Nurse Practitioner certification, a certificate in Public Health, or experience in a related position where strong assessment skills have been demonstrated. Ability to perform basic nursing, advanced nursing practices, basic laboratory work, basic radiology, pharmacy, and sanctioned/transferred medical functions (e.g., suturing), and have current CPR certification.Possession of one or more of the following would be preferable: Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Neonatal Resuscitation (NALS) fetal monitoring, pelvic examinations, labour and delivery experience with advanced obstetrical training. Candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently. Registration or eligibility for registration, with the Registered Nurses Association of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (RNANT/NU) is also required. See the website www.rnantnu.ca for information on become registered. When submitting your resume please clarify which community you are applying for. If you are the successful candidate and do not have any preference of which community you want to work in, we will place you in a community according to skill level and our staffing need.Knowledge of Inuit language, communities, culture, land and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit is an asset.Job offers are contingent upon a satisfactory medical clearance and criminal records check.These positions are included in the Nunavut Employees Union. CHNs have a salary range of $83,090-$94,283 per annum with a Northern Allowance range of $18,177-$32,814 per annum, depending on thecommunity of employment. Subsidized housing is available.For full-time, permanent nurses, Recruitment Bonuses include: $5,000 upon start date,$5,000 at 18 months of service and $10,000 at 30 months of service. Other bonuses include a $9,000+ Annual Special Allowance and a $375 Monthly Retention Bonus totaling $4,500 per year.All positions are open until filled. For additional information on nursing in Nunavut use the contact information below and/or visit the website, www.nunavutnurses.ca NORTHERN NURSING, MORE THAN JUST A JOB!