The new Qikiqtani General Hospital in Iqaluit was officially opened in October 2007.
Salary + Bonuses
Nurse compensation is detailed in the provisions of the Collective Agreement between the Government of Nunavut and the Nunavut Employees Union. The current contract was ratified in July 2008.
Nunavut Nurses Base Salary:
$73,827 - $110,117Northern Allowance:
$14,289 - $32,814
Annual Special Allowance:
$9,000 - $19,500
Signing Bonus:
$5,000 on signing,
$5,000 at 18 months
$10,000 at 30 months
Monthly Retention Bonus:
0-5 years of service=$375 per month
5-10 years of service=$400 per month
10-15 years of service=$450 per month
15-20 years of service=$500 per month
20+ years of service=$550 per month
Mentorship Allowance:
$500 per month to provide mentoring to recent graduates.
Professional Development Initiative:
$3,000 to $6,330 annually per nurse depending on the home community, towards the cost of attending conferences, taking courses, etc.
Professional Development:
$3,000 to 6,330 annually, depending on home community location, towards the cost of conferences and professional development courses.
Longevity Bonuses:
Nurses employed by the GN on or before June 17,2008 and who did not receive signing or Temporary Labour Market Supplement payments, are entitled to either Longevity Bonus I or Longevity Bonus II.
Longevity Bonus I (for those employed between January 1, 2006 and June 17, 2008) provides for $5,000 on signing, $5,000 at 18 months and $10,000 at 30 months.
Longevity Bonus II (for those employed before January 1, 2006) provides $10,000 at 30 months and $10,000 at 36 months.
