Registered Nurse Clinics

For full-time, permanent nurses, 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.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2022. 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.

Reporting to the Nurse Manager Clinics, the Registered Nurse Clinics (RNC) directly impacts the delivery of specialist services to patients within the Qikiqtaaluk region of Nunavut by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating all services provided to patients within the primary care setting. The RNC is responsible for developing and coordinating the delivery of Specialist Services for clients in the Qikiqtaaluk Region. The RNC is responsible to collaborate with other members of the multi-disciplinary health care team in ensuring that specialist services are delivered effectively, within an appropriate time frame, and with as little disruption to other departments as possible. The RNC is responsible for Case Management of client referrals, and Specialist waitlist management.

The RNC is responsible for providing nursing support for minor procedures and running of Iqaluit and Visiting Specialist Clinics as required, including follow-up of results and communication with Specialists. The RNC provides referral management and nursing support to telemedicine services. The RNC must be cognizant of fiscal constraints and have the ability to work within these constraints. The incumbent’s decisions and recommendations affect the way that services are provided and, also, in the cost of the service provision. As a Registered Nurse position, floating to other departments within the Qikiqtani General Hospital, assessing patient health status and responding to actual/potential health problems may be required.

The above knowledge, skills and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a Bachelor or Diploma of Nursing from a recognized Canadian University, or equivalent along with three (3) years of recent experience in a broad-based acute care setting. Nursing Registration with Registration Nurses Association of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut is required. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support is also required.

This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required. Please note that COVID-19 vaccination is a mandatory condition of employment. Submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination with your application. Travelers are responsible to determine what applies to you based on your Territorial / Provincial requirements.

One (1) year working in a Northern Remote Health Care setting is an asset. One (1) year experience in a health care specialist clinic setting is an asset. Certification in administration, preferably nursing, is also an asset. Experience working in Telemedicine is an asset.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. The ability to communicate in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An Eligibility List may be created for all future vacancies.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to nunavutnurses@gov.nu.ca. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.