Casual Nurse Practitioner- Various Communities

Title: Casual – Nurse Practitioner Department: Health Community: Various Communities Requisition Number: 2024-05CAS Type of Employment: Casual Salary range: NP = $66.44-$75.40 per hour, 37.5 hours per week Northern Allowance: $8.37 - $22.80 per hour, depending on the community Housing: Transient Housing is Available Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union Closing date: Open until filled This employment opportunity is open to all applicants. The Department of Health is looking for experienced Nurse Practitioners to who want to practice in remote communities? Opportunity awaits in Nunavut! The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement. Department of Health The Department of Health (HEA) is responsible for health services and social programming in Nunavut. Staff at HEA work to improve the health and well-being of Nunavummiut by addressing the differing needs of each community through culturally appropriate programs and services.

Provide advanced nursing care and primary health services within remote communities in Nunavut. Collaborate with partners to integrate Inuit societal values into healthcare delivery.

Requires a Graduate Level Advanced Nursing Practice degree or Nurse Practitioner Primary Health Care Diploma and eligibility to register with the CNNN. Two years of NP experience is preferred, or new graduates with five years of acute care RN experience.

• Medical Benefits • Dental Benefits • Defined Benefit Pension Plan • Relocation Privileges • Training Opportunities • Career Advancement • Northern Allowance • Subsidized Transient Housing • Paid Travel Days • Friend And Family Incentive • Tiered Allowance • Continuous Service Allowance • Special Annual Allowance

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• Advanced Nursing Practice
• Primary Health Care
• Acute Care
• Cross-Cultural Communication
• Remote Community Healthcare
• Patient Assessment
• Clinical Decision Making

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

38 hours per week