Nunavut Nursing

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I've been nursing for about 3 years in Cardiac and I'm looking to go to Nunavut to try something different. I've worked in fly-in only communities previously and didn't mind it (Northern BC). Should I apply to go with an Agency or through the hospital (Iqaluit)? Any agency in particular out of Winnipeg I should research? Any input would be much appreciated, thanks for your time:)

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Specializes in AC, LTC, Community, Northern Nursing.

Depends how long u want to go for.. U can try Canada Healthcare Agency and see what its like and if u like it then apply to the company. I work in remote northern ontario and alot of our agency people work for our company now. I met quite a few nurses who had worked nunavut

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I'll give Canada Healthcare Agency a try. I"m looking to up for a couple of weeks at a time. What company are you referring to? How do you like working in remote Northern Ontario? Thank-you for responding, very much appreciated:)

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Specializes in AC, LTC, Community, Northern Nursing.

I mean if u enjoy the agency work then apply directly to the hospital/outpost your working for...

I like it.. U learn a lot about the culture and u realize how the Northern areas are neglected.. It can be stressful bein constantly short staffed.. You just have to work through it. I have beem up in Northern Ont for 1.7 yrs lol its hard being away from my family but i like the people i work with and help

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There are a few agencies that hold the contracts in Nunavut. Indigenous and Canada Healthcare are seen pretty rarely (I've only run across 2 nurses from them in the last few years). Bayshore and Venture out of Winnipeg have the main contracts with the majority going to Venture. As of right now with agency they want you a minimum of 6 weeks in though if they are really short and need someone last minute then you may get a shorter stint. They pay flat rates so it doesn't matter how often you get called in after hours so that's a downside but the upside is you know how much you'll make each contract- gives a bit of security. If you go with the government casual pool then you get orientation for 2 weeks and can sort of pick and choose where you want to go and for how long. They're pretty disorganized though so that's the downside.

If you have certifications to do flight nurse work then there are companies that do that as well (depends on who won the latest contract) and do medivacs. Not sure who has the contract now...might be Keewaitin?

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Thank-you for all the great information!!! I really appreciate it:) I do have my Air Medical flight certificate but haven't flown yet so I will look into it. I don't mind going for 6 or more weeks so hopefully Bayshore or Venture will work out for me. Thanks again!

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Have any of the nurses has issues with getting paid on time? And do they have support from the agency if a situation were to arise?

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Hello, I just wanted to find out if you ended up going to Nunavut, If so can you please share your experiences, thanks

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Hi,

Can anyone share about the pay with either agencies ? Bayshore ? Venture ? CHA ?

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