Government of Nunavut Recruitment·Naujaat, Nunavut
The Public Health Nurse provides a full continuum of public health services to individuals in the community. The role focuses on protecting, restoring, and promoting health while reducing the incidence of disease and disability.
$117,669 to $133,533 per year, 37.5 hours/week Northern Allowance: $16,328 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 full time and permanent positions, 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 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.
Candidates must have a Bachelor Degree in Nursing or a Diploma in Nursing with a Certificate in Public Health, along with a minimum of two years of public health nursing experience. Registration eligibility with RNANTNU is required, and experience in remote communities is considered an asset.
Market context
Public health nurse roles in Nunavut are often in demand because communities rely on nurses who can work independently in remote settings and support prevention, immunization, maternal-child health, and community follow-up. This job is competitive because it requires public health credentials, at least two years of experience, and RNANTNU registration eligibility, with remote-community experience valued. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your eligibility and readiness for northern practice before applying.
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