The Community Health Nurse assists clients in the promotion, protection, and restoration of health while working within a primary health care team. The incumbent educates the community on disease prevention and provides comprehensive health services to improve client capacity to manage life challenges.
$124,653 to $141,419 per year, 37.5 hours/week
Closing Date: Open until filled
This employment opportunity is open to all applicants. Applicants must be currently eligible to work in Canada
An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.
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.
As an Indeterminate or Job Share Community Health Nurse you will earn a Tier Two $15/hour premium allowance as the position is located in Kugluktuk.
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.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Nursing degree and have at least one year of experience in an acute care clinical setting. Applicants must be eligible for registration with the College of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut and possess valid CPR certification.
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.