Nurse Practitioner

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is seeking experienced nurse practitioners (NP) to join nursing teams in First Nations communities in Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta. As an integral part of the team, you will carry out a full scope of practice and provide a broad range of services unique to northern nursing with ISC. You will work alongside a talented team of nurses, other health professionals, and community members dedicated to delivering quality care in a culturally safe way. Nurse Practitioners provide onsite and remote consultative services to the population health and primary care team.

They deliver comprehensive primary health care services to clients at every stage of life that may include autonomous diagnosis and illness treatment, ordering and interpreting tests, prescribing medications and performing minor medical procedures. Educate clients and their families about healthy living, disease prevention and managing illness, while incorporating new knowledge into practice. You will have access to supports from Nurse Practice Consultants and a Nurse Practitioner community of practice. Experience: Two years of independent clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (in the last five years) in one or more of the following areas: Community Health; Primary Care; Urgent or Emergency Care; and/or Acute or Intensive Care.

Locations: Remote and/or isolated First Nations communities in northern Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta. Rotation: Travel/outpost nursing rotations may vary and will include a combination of days, evenings, nights, and weekends. Employment type: Opportunities for part-time, full-time and casual. Salary range: $84,187 – $98,114 pensionable annual base salary (plus applicable allowances) or $115,836 – $148,590 (per annum inclusive of applicable allowances) As of September 2022, ISC’s nursing recruitment and retention allowances significantly increased.

As an ISC nurse, you could be eligible to receive: Up to $6,750 for the initial recruitment allowance provided one-month after employment Up to $9,750 provided after twelve months of employment Up to $16,500 annually as a retention allowance starting at year 2 Citizenship/permanent residency: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary: $84,187. 00-$98,114. 00 per year Schedule: Evening shift Holidays On call Overtime Weekend availability

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