Community Health Nurse at Government of Nunavut Recruitment

Igloolik, Nunavut, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Aug, 26

Salary

141419.0

Posted On

30 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Health Nursing, Acute Care, Primary Health Care, Patient Education, Disease Prevention, CPR, ACLS, TNCC, NRP, ENPC, PALS, Mental Health First Aid, EKG Interpretation, Cross Cultural Training, Crisis Intervention, Fetal Monitoring

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Title: Community Health Nurse Department: Health Community: Igloolik Requisition Number: 784 Type of Employment: Indeterminate Salary range: $124,653 to $141,419 per year, 37.5 hours/week Northern Allowance: $26,966 per year Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is Available Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union Closing date: Open until filled This employment opportunity is open to all applicants. For Community Health Nurse position that is full time and permanent, recruitment bonuses include: $5,000 on start date, $5,000 at 18 months of service and $10,000 at 30 months of service. Additional premiums include a $9,000 Annual Frontline Allowance and a $375 Monthly Retention Bonus of $4,500 per year. For Job shares, salary, bonuses/allowances are pro-rated in accordance with hours worked. 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. The Department of Health is responsible for health services and social programming in Nunavut. Staff at the Department of Health work to improve the health and well-being of Nunavummiut by addressing the differing needs of each community through culturally appropriate programs and services. Reporting to the Supervisor, Health Programs, the Community Health Nurse (CHN) assists clients in promotion, protection and restoration of health, to educate about, prevent and reduce the incidence of disease, disability and death. The incumbent provides a comprehensive community health service in conjunction with the health care team and works 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.

Responsibilities

The Community Health Nurse provides comprehensive primary health care services to promote, protect, and restore the health of clients. They work within a healthcare team to educate the community and reduce the incidence of disease and disability.