Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (PHCNP) – Nunavut
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Pay:
- $115/hour (Minimum 2 years of Canadian Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner experience)
- $125/hour for experienced Nurse Practitioners with 2 years experience in Nunavut, Northern Ontario, or Northern Manitoba
- Minimum contract: 4 weeks
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Work when it fits your lifestyle
- Opportunities for contract extensions
- On-call and overtime opportunities available
- Competitive hourly pay
- Free accommodation provided
- Flight reimbursement
- Flexible contract dates
- Travel opportunities throughout Nunavut
- Professional and responsive agency support
- Opportunity to gain valuable northern and remote healthcare experience
Minimum Qualifications (Required)
- Current Nurse Practitioner registration and eligible to work in Nunavut
- Valid Nunavut Nursing Licence (or eligible to obtain before the start date)
- Minimum 2 years of Canadian Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner experience
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Strong assessment and independent clinical decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently in remote communities
Applications with less than 2 years of Canadian Nurse Practitioner experience will not be considered.
Duties & Responsibilities
As a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner, you will:
- Provide comprehensive primary health care across the lifespan
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses
- Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests
- Prescribe medications and treatments within scope of practice
- Perform comprehensive health assessments and physical examinations
- Provide prenatal, women's health, pediatric, adult, and geriatric care
- Deliver emergency assessment and stabilization until transfer when required
- Promote disease prevention and health education
- Administer immunizations and public health programs
- Manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and asthma
- Perform minor procedures within NP scope of practice
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records
- Participate in on-call rotation when required
- Provide culturally respectful, patient-centered care to Inuit communities
About Working in Nunavut
Working in Nunavut is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in remote Indigenous communities.
While Nunavut offers breathtaking landscapes and a unique cultural experience, applicants should understand that:
- Winters can be long and extremely cold.
- Communities are remote with limited shopping, entertainment, and restaurant options.
- Flights may be affected by weather conditions.
- Flexibility, independence, and adaptability are essential.
If you enjoy adventure, remote medicine, and providing care where it is needed most, this role offers an exceptional professional experience.
Preferred Candidates
Preference will be given to Nurse Practitioners with recent experience working in:
- Nunavut
- Northern Ontario
- Northern Manitoba
- Other remote or fly-in communities
Apply Today
If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about delivering high-quality primary health care in northern and remote communities, we encourage you to apply.
Only candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be contacted for an interview.
Pay: $125.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
