Community health nurse
Government of Nunavut’s Department of Health based in Coral Harbour, NU is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Community health nurse. Government of Nunavut’s Department of Health oversees healthcare services and programs within the territory. It provides medical care, public health initiatives, and health promotion efforts to Nunavummiut. Through community outreach and collaboration with stakeholders, the department addresses health disparities and promotes wellness. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Government of Nunavut
Department: Health
Position: Community health nurse
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $109029.00 – $123694.00 yearly
Employment Type: Full time/Permanent
Union: Nunavut Employees Union
Location: Coral Harbour, NU, Canada
Shift: 37.5 hours/week
Reference Number: 10-03-325-44KW
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the Inuktut, English or French Language
Education: Candidates should have educational qualifications such as a Bachelor of Nursing
Experience: Candidates should have one year of experience in an acute care clinical setting
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have related experiences in increasingly diverse settings such as community health centres, schools, street clinics, youth centres, and nursing outposts, and with diverse partners, to meet the health needs of specific populations
- The candidates should possess basic CPR certification with annual re-certification and be eligible to register with the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) prior to the start date, with annual re-certification
- The candidates should preferably have additional certifications including Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Trauma Nursing Care Course (TNCC), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), fetal monitoring, Emergency Nursing Pediatric Care (ENPC) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), ALARM/ESW/FHS, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, ASIST, or Mental Health First Aid. Assets include EKG interpretation, Critical Incident Stress Management, Pelvic Examination Training, Cross Cultural Training, and Specialized Nursing Certificates
- The candidates should provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check
- The candidates should have ability to communicate in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset
- The candidates should have knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut, and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to assist clients in the promotion, protection, and restoration of health, as well as educate about, prevent, and reduce the incidence of disease, disability, and death
- The candidates should be able to provide a comprehensive community health service in conjunction with the healthcare team and work within the context of Primary Health Care to improve the capacity of clients to adapt to, respond to, or control life’s challenges and changes
Benefits:
- The candidates will get medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and Northern Allowance $24,317 – $24,747 per year
- The candidates will get recruitment bonuses include: $5,000 on start date, $5,000 at 18 months of service and $10,000 at 30 months of service and premiums include a $9,000 Annual Frontline Allowance and a $375 Monthly Retention Bonus of $4,500 per year
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and reference number) through the below-mentioned details.
By email
nunavutnurses@gov.nu.ca
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!