Hiring Experienced Community Health Nurses (CHN) – Nunavut Fly-In/Fly-Out Opportunities.

Are you an experienced Community Health Nurse (CHN) looking for a rewarding northern nursing opportunity?

OptimumCare Staffing is currently hiring experienced CHNs only for contract positions in remote and isolated communities across Nunavut.

We are looking for nurses who have previous experience in:
✅ Nunavut
✅ Northern Ontario
✅ Northern Manitoba
✅ Remote and isolated Indigenous communities

Please note: These contracts require nurses who have demonstrated experience working independently in remote settings. CHNs without isolated community experience may not be considered.

What We Offer:

Competitive pay: $87/hour
Fly-in/Fly-out opportunities
Free accommodation provided
Flight reimbursement available
Flexible scheduling – choose contracts that fit your availability
Minimum 4-week contracts (with extension opportunities)
Overtime opportunities available
Standby/on-call compensation
24/7 support from our staffing team

CHN Role & Responsibilities in Nunavut:

Working as a CHN in Nunavut requires advanced assessment skills, robust clinical judgment, and the ability to practice independently in communities where there may be no physician immediately available.

Responsibilities include:

- Perform independent nursing assessments, triage, and clinical decision-making
- Assess, diagnose, and manage common illnesses and injuries within CHN scope of practice
- Provide emergency care and stabilization until medical evacuation or physician support is available




- Manage urgent and complex health situations independently in isolated communities
- Conduct physical assessments and develop treatment plans
- Prescribe and administer medications according to approved protocols
- Manage chronic diseases including diabetes, hypertension, respiratory conditions, and cardiac conditions
- Provide wound care, infection management, and follow-up care
- Assess and treat minor injuries, fractures, burns, and acute illnesses
- Provide maternal and newborn care, including prenatal and postpartum assessments
- Support immunization programs and public health initiatives
- Conduct communicable disease assessment, reporting, and outbreak management
- Provide mental health assessments, crisis intervention, and addictions support
- Deliver health education and prevention programs
- Work collaboratively with community members, Indigenous organizations, and healthcare teams
- Maintain accurate documentation and clinical records
- Participate in emergency response and after-hours on-call duties

Requirements:

✔ Active RN license in Canada
✔ Current CHN certification/experience
✔ Recent experience working in remote or isolated communities
✔ Strong independent practice skills
✔ Ability to work in challenging northern environments
✔ Current CPR/BLS and required certifications

If you are ready for a unique nursing experience where your skills truly make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join our team supporting healthcare in Northern Canada.

- OptimumCare Staffing Inc.
- Connecting experienced nurses with communities that need them most.

Pay: $87.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Community Health Nurse (CHN) – Fly-In/Fly-Out Opportunities | Nunavut
🏢 OptimumCare Staffing
📍 Nunavut