Job Overview

We are hiring an experienced and self-reliant Community Health Nurse (RN) to serve in a primary care capacity within a northern community health setting in Yellowknife, NT. The ideal candidate will be confident working independently, conducting health assessments, providing immunizations, managing chronic conditions, and responding to public health concerns.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit community while enjoying the beauty and challenge of northern nursing.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver community-based primary care, health education, and outreach

• Conduct public health surveillance and communicable disease control

• Provide immunizations, chronic disease management, and pre/post-natal care

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and local leadership

• Respond to medical emergencies with sound clinical judgment

• Maintain accurate health records and documentation

Requirements

• Active RN license in Canada (Nursing registration with NWT RNANT/NU preferred)

• Minimum 2 years’ nursing experience in community or rural settings

• Current BLS certification; ACLS and TNCC an asset

• Strong critical thinking, cultural sensitivity, and adaptability

• Ability to work autonomously in Travel Assignment or underserved locations

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay rates

• Full travel reimbursement (including flights)

• Subsidized furnished housing

• Northern Living Allowance

• Paid orientation and licensing support

• Unique cultural and professional experience in Canada’s North

About the Facility

The Yellowknife Community Health Centre serves a diverse population, delivering both primary and public health services. Nurses here are valued for their leadership and independence, playing a vital role in advancing community health outcomes.