Join Canada’s northern healthcare workforce through flexible, high-demand travel nurse placements across Nunavut. Whether you're an experienced Canadian nurse or an internationally educated professional, our service is here to support you every step of the way—bringing care to remote communities while advancing your career in one of Canada’s most unique and rewarding regions.

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Licensing Requirements:

• Registration: All nursing professionals—including Registered Nurses (RNs), Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs)—must be licensed through CANNN to practice in Nunavut.

• For nurse practitioners (NPs), the practice hour requirement is 1,125 hours within the past four years.

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Professional Practice Standards:

• Code of Conduct: Emphasizes Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility, and Anti-Racism.

• Advertising Standards: Mandate ethical and truthful promotion, including on social media.

• Medical Aesthetics: Provide guidelines for nurses involved in aesthetic procedures. cannn.ca

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For Internationally Educated Nurses:

Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) seeking to practice in Nunavut must navigate a specific licensing process governed by the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN)

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CANNN requires IENs to first secure registration or licensure in another Canadian province or territory before applying in Nunavut. This ensures that applicants meet national standards and have recent Canadian nursing experience.

• Proof of Identity: Submit valid government-issued photo identification.

• Nursing Practice Hours: Demonstrate a minimum of 1,125 hours of nursing practice in another Canadian jurisdiction within the past five years.

• English Language Proficiency: Provide evidence of fluency in English.

• References: Submit satisfactory professional references.

• Examinations: Successfully complete the required entry-to-practice examinations

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Recent Regulatory Changes:

As of November 1, 2023, LPNs are regulated by CANNN. Applicants should consult CANNN's resources for detailed licensing procedures

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Nurses involved in coordinating patient travel must adhere to Nunavut's Medical Travel Policy, which outlines:

• Requirements for valid Nunavut Health Care Cards and government-issued photo identification.

• Guidelines for client escorts and their responsibilities.

• Provisions for transportation to approved centers for necessary care.

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