Public Health Nurse

Government of Nunavut; Kugluktuk; On-site; CAD 118,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized housing

Northern allowance

Recruitment bonuses

Frontline allowance

Retention bonus

Job summary

Government of Nunavut in Kugluktuk is seeking a Public Health Nurse to join the Health Department on a full-time indeterminate basis. The position involves delivering a full continuum of public health services to residents and contributing to disease prevention and health promotion in the community.

You will work to protect and improve community health, with a northern lifestyle and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full continuum of public health services to individuals in the community.
• Protect, restore and promote health and reduce disease/injury through health promotion, protection and prevention activities.

Job description

Title: Public Health Nurse

Department: Health

Community: Kugluktuk

Requisition Number: 931

Type of Employment: Indeterminate

Salary range: $117,669 to $133,533 per year,37.5hours/week

Northern Allowance: $22,483 per year

Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is Available

Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union

Closing date: Open until filled

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants. Applicants must be currently eligible to work in Canada

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

For Public Health Nurse position that is full time and permanent, 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. For Job shares, salary, bonuses/allowances are pro-rated in accordance with hours worked.

As an Indeterminate or Job Share Public Health Nurse you will earn a Tier Two $15/hour premium allowance as the position is located in Kugluktuk.

The Public Health Nurse (PHN) providesa full continuum of public health services to individuals in the community in accordance with the public health program standards set by the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH). The position exists to protect, restore and promote health and reduce the incidence of disease and disability through health promotion, health protection and disease/injury prevention activities.