Apply for nursing jobs in First Nations communities

Education
(Primary care nurses are eligible for this allowance based on their education)

• $3,300 annual for bachelor's degree, paid bi-weekly
• $3,850 annual for master's degree, paid bi-weekly

Recruitment
(Primary care nurses are eligible for this allowance as new employees of the federal public service working in remote and isolated communities)

• $6,750 lump sum paid within first 2 to 3 pay periods
• $9,750 lump sum paid after 12 months of work

Retention
(Primary care nurses are eligible for this allowance after 12 months of service in remote and isolated communities)

• $16,500 annual after 12 months of service, paid bi-weekly

Expanded professional role
(Primary care nurses are eligible for this allowance dependent on experience, role and location)

• $6,000 annual, paid bi-weekly

Isolated post
(Primary care nurses are eligible for this allowance while working in remote and isolated communities)

• Up to $25,958 annual (dependent upon the classification of the isolated post), paid bi-weekly
• Classification levels are subject to change (annual rates are updated every August 1st)

Education
(Public health nurses are eligible for this allowance based on their education)

• $3,300 annual for bachelor's degree, paid bi-weekly
• $3,850 annual for master's degree, paid bi-weekly

Recruitment
(Public health nurses are eligible for this allowance as new employees of the federal public service working in remote and isolated communities)

• $6,750 lump sum paid within first 2 to 3 pay periods
• $9,750 lump sum paid after 12 months of work

Retention
(Public health nurses are eligible for this allowance after 12 months of service in remote and isolated communities)

• $16,500 annual after 12 months of service, paid bi-weekly

Isolated post
(Public health nurses are eligible for this allowance while working in remote and isolated communities)

• Up to $25,958 annual (dependent upon the classification of the isolated post), paid bi-weekly
• Classification levels are subject to change (annual rates are updated every August 1st)

Education
(Nurses in charge are eligible for this allowance based on their education)

• $3,300 annual for Bachelor's degree, paid bi-weekly
• $3,850 annual for Master's degree, paid bi-weekly

Recruitment
(Nurses in charge are eligible for this allowance as new employees of the federal public service working in remote and isolated communities)

• $6,750 lump sum paid within first 2 to 3 pay periods
• $9,750 lump sum paid after 12 months of work

Retention
(Nurses in charge are eligible for this allowance after 12 months of service in remote and isolated communities)

• $16,500 annual after 12 months of service, paid bi-weekly

Expanded professional role
(Nurses in charge are eligible for this allowance dependent on experience, role and location)

• $6,000 annual, paid bi-weekly

Nurse in Charge
(Nurses in charge are eligible for this allowance)

• $6,000 annual, paid bi-weekly when working in a NIC role

Isolated post
(Nurses in charge are eligible for this allowance while working in remote and isolated communities)

• Up to $25,958 annual (dependent upon the classification of the isolated post), paid bi-weekly
• Classification levels are subject to change (annual rates are updated every August 1st)

Education
(Nurse practitioners are eligible for this allowance based on their education

• $3,300 annual for bachelor's degree, paid bi-weekly
• $3,850 annual for master's degree, paid bi-weekly

Recruitment
(Nurse practitioners are eligible for this allowance as new employees of the federal public service working in remote and isolated communities)

• $6,750 lump sum paid within first 2 to 3 pay periods
• $9,750 lump sum paid after 12 months of work

Retention
(Nurse practitioners are eligible for this allowance after 12 months of service in remote and isolated communities)

• $16,500 annual after 12 months of service, paid bi-weekly

Expanded professional role
(Nurse practitioners are only eligible for this allowance when not in receipt of the Nurse Practitioner allowance)

• $6,000 annual, paid bi-weekly

Nurse Practitioner
(Nurse practitioners are eligible for this allowance)

• $18,000 annual, paid bi-weekly when working in an nurse practitioner role

Isolated post
(Nurse practitioners are eligible for this allowance while working in remote and isolated communities)

• Up to $25,958 annual (dependent upon the classification of the isolated post), paid bi-weekly
• Classification levels are subject to change (annual rates are updated every August 1st)

Recruitment
(LPN/RPNs are eligible for this allowance as new employees of the federal public service working in remote and isolated communities)

• $2,150 lump sum paid within first 2 to 3 pay periods
• $3,150 lump sum paid after 12 months of work

Retention
(LPN/RPNs are eligible for this allowance after 12 months of service in remote and isolated communities)

• $5,300 annual after 12 months of service, paid bi-weekly

Isolated post
(LPN/RPNs are eligible for this allowance while working in remote and isolated communities)

• Up to $25,958 annual (dependent upon the classification of the isolated post), paid bi-weekly
• Classification levels are subject to change (annual rates are updated every August 1st)

People residing in Canada, permanent residents of Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad may apply. Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Candidates must be either a Registered Nurse or eligible to be a Registered Nurse, Registered Practical Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or a Nurse Practitioner. They must be licensed by the time of appointment within the province in which the position is located. Specific areas of experience can be found on the apply link for each position.

Indigenous Services Canada Nursing allows you the opportunity to have a flexible schedule, and a balance between work and life. Relocation is not required to work as a nurse in a First Nations community.

Travel and outpost nursing rotations may vary and will include a combination of days, evenings, nights and weekends. Generally, nurses work on a rotational schedule allowing them to maintain their interests in the area where they reside.

Common rotations in Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario may include:

• 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off
• 3 weeks on, 3 weeks off
• 4 weeks on, 4 weeks off

Rotations in Quebec are 16 days on, 12 days off.

Common rotations in Saskatchewan include Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm (no evenings, nights or weekends).

Indigenous Services Canada Nursing employs nurses across a variety of First Nations communities located in 5 regions; Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Quebec.

Travel costs will be paid for by Indigenous Services Canada for nurses that fly in and out of remote and isolated communities. Typically, nurses fly in and out of these communities based on agreed upon schedules and rotations.

Accommodations for Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario region will be provided by Indigenous Services Canada. Nurses reside in furnished accommodations while working in community. Accommodations may be within or close to the facility where nurses work. Accommodations are often shared with other nurses in the community.

Saskatchewan region does not provide accommodations. Nurses generally live close to the communities where they work.

Quebec region only covers travel for casual positions.

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee entitlements
• Group medical, disability, and dental insurance
• Leave benefits
• Occupational Critical Incident Stress Management
• Paid licenses
• Pension plan
• Student loan forgiveness

Indigenous Services Canada nurses gain first-hand experience providing healthcare services in First Nations communities. Nurses have the opportunity to be at the forefront of driving change for a better healthcare system and the ability to make a meaningful difference in First Nations communities.

As a response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada call to action #19, Indigenous Services Canada nurses will contribute to closing the gaps in health outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. To learn more, please visit Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action (PDF).