Frequently Asked Questions

Our large family is exclusively specialized in the Great North. We don’t do anything else, and we have a deep understanding of these mandates’ reality. We will help you find the mission best suited to your needs, prepare you for your departure, support you during your first steps in remote areas and receive your photos! We’ve been working in the North since 2012. Our Nordik Experience Director is a nurse and has worked all over the North. We will be there for you every step of the way!

Yes, Nordik works with Indigenous Services Canada to meet the nursing needs of First Nations communities in Northern Ontario or Manitoba. We also have openings in Quebec, Alberta and Nunavut.

Yes, some mandates are available in communities within a 4-hour drive of Toronto or Winnipeg. They are accessible by car, provided you are careful about winter conditions.

Of course! Anytime you are ready for a new adventure, you are welcome to apply. Together, we will discuss your qualifications to make sure they are still valid for application. You’ll love our human approach!

Extended role training is not a prerequisite, but it will certainly be helpful on the job. We can make a special note of it for your application.

Extended role training provides the necessary skills to deal with various issues in northern health care facilities. Regardless of your current specialty or work experience, you will be well equipped to handle any eventuality.

Since the technological equipment used on-site is minimal, you will rely on more traditional diagnostic methods. All your nursing skills and experience will be put to good use.

You will need to apply for a license equivalency from the Province of Ontario or Manitoba. We can help you do this; it’s simpler than it sounds!

You will be far from your family and loved ones, but you will discover people who, like you, have embarked on this unique adventure. Professionally, you will never be alone. On a personal level, it’s up to you!

There are wild animals and other dangers in the Great North. However, indigenous people have been living there for a long time, and they know how to protect their communities. It is important not to venture outside the villages alone!

All northern communities have at least one grocery store, often two. You will find all the necessities such as fruits and vegetables, meat, dairy products, etc.

You will always have the necessary orientation support once you arrive, regardless of the community where you will be helping. To guarantee the best possible experience, Nordik Premier Health takes workplace integration seriously.

We are always available to listen to your concerns and find solutions, just give us a call!

We are very proud to offer one of the most comprehensive and respected training programs for extended nursing roles. You can find out more about the details of our training courses on (link to our training page).

We are mainly looking for motivated people who are professionally curious and who like to travel. Professionally, we require two years in critical care, preferably emergency or intensive care. As most Aboriginal communities are English-speaking, being bilingual is also critical.

We have openings in several regions of Quebec and Canada. If you have availabilities, we have opportunities!

Nordik Premier Health pays for and arranges your transportation by plane to the communities in the Great North.

• While working on Aboriginal reserves, we will accommodate you in transit apartmentsthat health professionals share. You will have a private room at all times.
• When working off-reserve, we provide hotel rooms near your workplace. Other possibilities are also available, do not hesitate to contact us for further information.

Native reserves are relatively small and everything is easily accessible on foot. A short walk to get to work in the morning starts the day off well!

With Nordik Premier Health, you are free to work when you want. We do not require any minimum availability.

• • • We recommend that you consult the Salary Guide + page, which clearly explains all the benefits Nordik Premier Health offers

Although we understand the desire to have our family or pets with us at all times, they can’t accompany you during these mandates. However, this will be a valuable time for you, and upon your return, you will have incredible stories to share with them.

• Missions generally last from 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the community’s remoteness.

You will have access to a phone to communicate with your loved ones during all your mandates. Internet is generally accessible, but is sometimes slow, especially in Nunavik. Also, note that your cell phone might not work in all communities. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information before considering a mandate.