Full Time and Locum Roles - Nunavut
Government of Nunavut
Iqaluit, NU
Posted
2 years ago
Start Date
July 13, 2022
Duration
Compensation
Experience Level
Profession
Physician/Surgeon
Specialties
Emergency Medicine Family Medicine Family Medicine - GP-Anesthesia
Employment Type
Locum
Thank you for your interest in working in Nunavut. We are looking for dedicated physicians who are interested in providing Nunavut with professional medical services in order to continue to promote an ongoing high standard of care to Nunavummiut in each of the territory’s 25 remote communities.

We currently have a number of available locum and permanent placements for physicians looking to serve the medical needs of the unique communities here. Working in Nunavut also offers a wealth of cultural and recreational experiences which will further enhance your time spent here.



FULL-TIME PHYSICIAN OPPORTUNITIES

The following are the specialities that we are currently looking to hire:

  • Family practice physicians
  • Family physicians with anesthesia specialization (plus-one year)
  • Family physicians with emergency specialization (plus-one year)
  • Pediatricians


LOCUM OPPORTUNITIES

We offer competitive daily rates, and are introducing a new commitment bonus for locum physicians who agree to provide Nunavut with ongoing clinical services on an extended basis. We are offering the following commitment bonus contracts as of April 1st, 2019:

Commitment Bonus Model 1

  • Minimum of 75 service days in a period of 1 year.
  • Commit all dates in advance*.
  • 15 service days per locum.
  • Upon completion of this annual contract you would then receive a $20,000.00 commitment bonus.
Commitment Bonus Model 2

  • Minimum of 105 service days in a period of 1 year.
  • Commit all dates in advance*.
  • 15 service days per locum.
  • Upon completion of this annual contract you would then receive a $30,000.00 commitment bonus.
*Dates will be approved on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you are interested in pursuing a locum or permanent placement in Nunavut, please inquire!

Government of Nunavut
Head Office Nunavut, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0, Canada
Medical practice in Nunavut is a cross-cultural mix of emergency and family medicine, and a collaborative practice involving nurses in health centers in three regions spread across 25 remote communities.
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Iqaluit, NU
Location Nunavut
Iqaluit is the capital of the Canadian territory of Nunavut, its largest community, and its only city. It was known as Frobisher Bay from 1942 to 1987, after the large bay on the coast of which the city is situated. In 1987, its traditional Inuktitut name was restored. 
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Government of Nunavut Head Office
Address Nunavut, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0, Canada

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