Community Health Nurse- Indeterminate – Baker Laker, Naujaat, Chesterfield Inlet

Join the Government of Nunavut as a Community Health Nurse in an indeterminate, full-time position serving Baker Lake, Naujaat, and Chesterfield Inlet. This permanent role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive union benefits, and the opportunity to deliver healthcare directly where it's needed most in Canada's Arctic communities.

Role Overview

As a Community Health Nurse with the Department of Health, you'll provide essential clinical nursing services and health promotion across three vibrant northern communities. This indeterminate position is built on stability, allowing you to establish trusted relationships with residents while contributing to public health goals. Working 37.5 hours per week in Baker Lake, Naujaat, and Chesterfield Inlet, you'll combine acute care delivery with preventative health initiatives in a community-focused healthcare environment.

What You'll Do

• Perform comprehensive health assessments and provide direct patient care in clinical settings and community homes
• Develop and deliver health education programmes addressing local priorities and disease prevention
• Support maternal, child, and family health services across all three communities
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and allied health teams to coordinate seamless patient care
• Maintain detailed clinical documentation and contribute to community health surveillance
• Respond to urgent and emergency health needs within a remote healthcare context
• Advocate for patient wellbeing and serve as a trusted health resource for community members

Requirements

• Current nursing registration with the relevant professional regulatory body in Nunavut
• Demonstrated community health nursing experience or equivalent clinical practice background
• Excellent communication and cultural competency skills for northern community contexts
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within healthcare teams
• Adaptability and professional resilience in remote, resource-diverse environments
• Valid driver's licence (beneficial for community-based service delivery)

More About Government of Nunavut

The Government of Nunavut delivers essential public services across Canada's largest territory, with the Department of Health leading community-centred healthcare initiatives. This unionised position through the Nunavut Employees Union provides job security, standardised benefits, and member advocacy. The annual salary ranges from $124,653 to $141,419 with a northern allowance between $23,986 and $24,803. Subsidised staff housing significantly reduces your cost of living in Baker Lake, Naujaat, and Chesterfield Inlet.

Next Steps

To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.