Remote Community Health Nurse; First Nations

Reference number: DIS
24J-

Selection process number: 24-DIS-MB-EA-623052

Indigenous Services Canada

Central and Northern Manitoba - Other locations(Manitoba)

HS-PHS-07

$36.81 to $40.02 per hour

Closing date: 4 June 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Licensed Practical Nurses deliver comprehensive community health nursing services to remote and/or isolated First Nations communities within Manitoba. They provide in-depth nursing knowledge, skills, clinical expertise and advanced judgment through consultation, clinical practice, leadership, and facilitate knowledge transfer through health promotion and disease prevention.

Indigenous Services Canada strives to be a trusted partner that respects Indigenous perspectives and supports First Nations, Inuit and Métis in controlling the delivery of high-quality services for healthy, prosperous and thriving communities. With this unique vision, the Department’s work is grounded within two fundamental guiding principles: respect the diversity of Indigenous cultures and see their influence in the way we work;

and recognizing that partnerships are at the core of how we do things.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

• Education: Certification or Diploma as a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered Practical Nurse
• Evaluation of education (certificates/diplomas/degrees) obtained outside Canada must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service (Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials).
• Occupational Certification: Eligibility for registration as a licensed practical nurse or registered practical nurse in a province or territory of Canada.
• Experience: Experience providing healthcare services as a Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse.

• Experience providing healthcare services in a hospital or personal care home setting.
• Experience working with Indigenous populations.
• Experience in the provision of nursing care in an acute care setting.

• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
• Thinking Things Through
• Working Effectively with Others
• Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
• Indigenous Cultural Competency
• Dependability
• Communication (Oral)
• Communication (Written)

Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups:
Women, Indigenous Persons, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

• Reliability Status security clearance
• Medical Clearance
• Reliability Status Check
• Maintain current and ongoing certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation-Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
• Willingness to travel in small aircraft, off road vehicles and by boat in varied weather conditions to communities in remote and isolated areas
• Willingness to work in a rigorous, diverse and often demanding work environment
• May be required to be temporarily reassigned to other communities as operationally required
• Willingness and ability to perform on call duties, work after hours and on weekends as required
• Willingness to complete mandatory education/training relevant to the position
• Maintain current valid registration as a licensed practical nurse and a member in good standing in the province of Manitoba

Note:

Candidates must meet and maintain the above conditions of employment throughout their employment.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.