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Join to apply for the Nurse Practitioner role at Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armes canadiennes.Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.OverviewAs a member of the military, Nurse Practitioners provide care and treatment to ill and injured Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and supported populations in a primary and tertiary care environment in Canada and while on operation.Nurse Practitioners work within a collaborative practice model with other members of the health care team and lead the delivery of health services within their area of practice. They may work in domains including:Primary Care;Acute Care;Education and training;Policy and Program management.Work environmentIn the Primary Reserve Force, you will enroll through a specific Reserve unit. Your workplace will be your Reserve unit on a part-time basis, with minimal obligations outside training, typically one night per week and some weekends, with possibilities of full-time employment. During deployments, you live and work alongside CAF members.If joining the Regular Force, upon completing training, you will be assigned to a base, with possible relocations throughout your career. Reserve members do not have to relocate outside their Reserve unit commitments.Entry plansDirect Entry OptionsIf you already have a university degree and a license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Canada, and civilian experience, the CAF may place you directly into a Nurse Practitioner role after evaluation. Additional courses may be required. Contact for more information.TrainingAfter Rank Qualification Lieutenant training, civilian Nurse Practitioners will complete a military healthcare provider course at the Canadian Forces Health Services Training Centre in Borden, Ontario. Opportunities for specialization include Aviation Medicine, Dive Medicine, and Submarine Medicine.Part-time optionsReserve Nurse Practitioners are trained to the same standards as Regular Force members. Civilian experience should reflect employment as a Nurse Practitioner in Adult Primary or Acute Care. For eligibility confirmation, contact CareersMedical OfficerPhysiotherapy OfficerNursing OfficerAdditional InformationThis job is active and accepting applications. You can set up alerts for similar roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr