Job opportunities | Nunavut

At Iqajuq Care, we provide competitive hourly rates, overtime pay, flexibility, autonomy, a supportive work environment, reimbursement for licence costs, travel and lodging coverage, daily per diem, a signing bonus, a referral bonus, and more.

Various Positions: 

Community Health Nurse (CHN)

TB Nurse

Midwife

Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (PHC-NP)

Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)

Mental Health Nurse

Home and Community Care Nurse (HCCN)

Public Health Nurse (PHN)

General Duty Nurse (hospital, emergency room, operating room, inpatient ward)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Supervisor Health Programs (SHP)

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Location: Iqaluit | Nunavut

Competitive salary

Work Schedule:

• Variable shifts (7.5, 8 or 12-hour) during weekdays and on weekends

• Possibility of Overtime

Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity for dynamic and enthusiastic healthcare professionals!

Successful candidates should be self-motivated individuals with effective communication and leadership skills, as well as team players.

Job Duties may include:

• Taking clients’ medical history

• Observing clients for signs of physical or mental distress and reporting any abnormalities to medical staff

• Providing basic nursing care to patients such as dressing change, administering medications

• Observing clients for signs of mental or physical distress and reporting any such observations to appropriate medical staff

• Maintaining records of patient’s health care needs and progress

• Performing duties such as collecting blood samples, administering injections

• Ensuring that clients receive adequate medical care by providing appropriate nursing services

• Providing education about health concerns, substance abuse, stress management, diet, hygiene, anger management and other topics that are relevant to the client

• Working with other healthcare professionals to ensure that clients receive high quality care

Education and Qualifications

• Licence/Certification: Have or eligible for a Registered Nurse (RN) license with the Registered Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (RNANTNU), or any applicable territorial certification.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Preferred), Master of Nursing-Nurse Practitioner (Mn-Np), Diploma in practical nursing

• Other certifications: ACLS, PALS.

• Vulnerable sector criminal record check required

We thank all applicants; however, only those who meet the required qualifications will be contacted for an interview!

COVID 19 Protocols:

All healthcare professionals in Nunavut are required to observe all facilities’ COVID-19 protocols. Proof of Vaccination will be required.