Government of Nunavut Recruitment·Whale Cove, Nunavut
The Community Health Nurse assists clients in the promotion, protection, and restoration of health while educating the community to prevent disease and disability. The incumbent provides comprehensive health services within a primary health care framework in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
$124,653 to $141,419 per year, 37.5 hours/week Northern Allowance: $21,995 per year Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is Available Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union
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. 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.
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.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Nursing degree and have at least one year of experience in an acute care clinical setting. Applicants are required to maintain basic CPR certification and be eligible for registration with the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Market context
Community health nurse roles in Nunavut are often tied to ongoing staffing needs in remote communities, where employers look for nurses who can work independently and adapt to broad primary care responsibilities. This role is competitive because it requires a Bachelor of Nursing, acute care experience, CPR certification, and eligibility for registration with the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. If you are considering applying, confirm your registration eligibility early and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time reading the original posting.
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