Public Health Nurse

Title

• Public
• Health
• Nurse
• Department:
• Health
• Community:
• Pangnirtung,
• Pond
• Inlet
• Requisition
• Number: 708
• Type of
• Employment: Indeterminate

Salary Range

$117,669 to $133,533 per year, 37.5 hours/week Northern Allowance: $24,535 - $29,149 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 The Public Health Nurse (PHN) provides a full continuum of public health services to individuals in the community in accordance with the public health program standards set by the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH). The position exists to protect, restore and promote health and reduce the incidence of disease and disability through health promotion, health protection and disease/injury prevention activities.

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.