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Primary Health Care/Nursing Practitioner Consultant
3 months ago
Thank you for contacting the Government of Nunavut.
Please do not send sensitive or personal information, including (but not limited to): social insurance numbers, birthdates, information of other people, or health information. Please only send a brief description of your issue or concern and how we can contact you. We will make sure the correct person contacts you if they need more information or if they can answer your question or concern.
This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.
In accordance with the Government of Nunavut’s Remote Hiring Policy, this position is being advertised in the home community or is eligible for remote work.
Please be advised that as of September 30, 2024, an 11% salary increase will be applied.
The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2024. 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 Chief Nursing Officer, the PHC-NP Consultant provides expert advice, recommendations and strategic advice to the Chief Nursing Officer and Assistant Deputy Minister Operations, on matters related to the design, delivery and utilization of primary health care services in the health centre setting. Through effective planning, implementing, and monitoring practices, the incumbent ensures that primary health care services are designed and delivered efficiently, effectively and meet the needs of Nunavummiut.
Key Responsibilities Of The Successful Candidate Will Also Include:- Supporting clinical nursing service excellence by developing, monitoring, maintaining and evaluating: the clinical Primary Health Care nursing roles; the clinical nursing practice competencies for primary care; the clinical policies, medical directives and decision-making tools which support the primary care nursing staff in the health centre setting;
- Developing and implementing the territorial community Nurse Practitioner Program;
- Conducting health surveillance and preventative activities that may improve the health of the population;
- Maintaining clinical competence and expertise within the scope of a Nurse Practitioner by fulfilling clinical rotations in the health centre setting;
- Providing expert and specialized knowledge of primary health care related to nursing in Nunavut;
- Responding to unexpected surges in community health centres as part of the rapid deployment nursing team.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a Nurse Practitioner (NP) certificate with a minimum of three (3) years Nurse Practitioner clinical experience. Must be eligible to register as an NP with the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN). Northern or rural/remote practice experience is considered an asset.
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.
The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency 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.
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 premium includes $375 Monthly Retention Bonus.
An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.
If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to @email. 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.
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