Government of Nunavut Recruitment·Taloyoak, Nunavut
The Community Health Nurse provides comprehensive health services focused on the promotion, protection, and restoration of health for clients. They work within a primary health care framework to educate patients and reduce the incidence of disease and disability.
Title: Community Health Nurse
Department: Health
Community: Taloyoak
Requisition Number: 796
Type of Employment: Indeterminate
$124,653 to $141,419 per year, 37.5 hours/week
Northern Allowance: $31,032 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.
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.
Requires a Bachelor of Nursing with one year of acute care experience and eligibility for registration with CANNN. Basic CPR certification is mandatory, while advanced certifications like ACLS and TNCC are preferred.
Market context
Community health nursing roles in Nunavut are often shaped by ongoing need in remote and northern 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, eligibility for CANNN registration, and mandatory CPR, with ACLS and TNCC preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your fit by checking registration eligibility and highlighting any remote or northern practice experience in your application.
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