Why SMXMED? You are well cared for!

• Nathalie Mercier (co-owner): 37 years of nursing experience / 8 years in Nunavut.

• SMXMED prioritizes your needs.

• SMXMED believes in building a community beyond the workplace. 

• SMXMED believes in creating a work-life balance even during the assignments.

• SMXMED will be available to you 24/7 ensuring that you feel supported no matter when you need it.

 

• Competitive salary and bonuses

• Flexible schedule

• Hourly rate on travel 

• Paid comprehensive orientation and training program

• Professional and personal development opportunities

• Minimum 4 weeks assignment

 

 

Type of Employment: Ongoing

The Community Health Nurse (CHN) assists clients in promotion, protection and restoration of health, to educate about, prevent and reduce the incidence of disease, disability and death. The CHN provides a comprehensive community health service in conjunction with the health care team and works within the context of Primary Health care to improve the capacity of clients to adapt to, respond to or control, life’s challenges, and changes. 

 

• Strong assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to confidentiality and respectful care

• Proven ability to handle challenging situations effectively

• Dedication to proactive health & safety practices

• Flexibility to perform various duties

 

 

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent, with one year of experience in an acute care clinical setting and/or other equivalencies or related experiences in increasingly diverse settings such as community health centres, schools, street clinics, youth centres, and nursing outposts, and with diverse partners, to meet the health needs of specific populations. The Community Health Nurse must have basic CPR with annual re-certification. Candidates must be eligible to register prior to start date with the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) with annual re-certification. Possession of one or more of the following at time of hire would be preferable, with the remainder (as directed) completed within first 12 months in the role and then as required in order to maintain certification: Advanced Cardiac Life Support(ACLS), Trauma Nursing Care Course (TNCC), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), fetal monitoring, Emergency Nursing Pediatric Care (ENPC) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), ALARM/ESW/FHS, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, ASIST or Mental Health First Aid. Assets include the following: EKG interpretation, Critical Incident Stress Management, Pelvic Examination Training, Cross Cultural Training, Specialized Nursing Certificates. 

 

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. Travelers are responsible to determine what applies to you based on your Territorial / Provincial requirements. 

 

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktitut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. The ability to communicate in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktitut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

 

As per assignment

 

Application:

Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.