A unique career opportunity
Expanded role training
Remote nursing practice in northern regions and aboriginal communities is a demanding and challenging field. Nurses working in these regions must be self-sufficient, competent and versatile, capable of providing advanced nursing care and making critical decisions in the absence of on-site physicians. If you're a passionate nurse ready to take on new challenges, Omicron's expanded role training can help you realize your full potential.
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A recognized training program that opens doors throughout Northern Quebec
The demand for nurses trained in expanded roles has never been higher. Dozens of northern and Indigenous communities are seeking qualified, autonomous professionals ready to step in.
comprehensive training, theoretical and practical
Intensive program with real-life simulations
Indigenous and Nordic positions available in Quebec
Training recognized by the Official Association for Expanded Roles in Quebec
Regions where our graduates work
Answer the call from the North!
Discover a rewarding nursing career in Northern Quebec with Clinique Omicron. Our training, recognized by theAssociation des infirmières et infirmiers en rôle élargi du Québec (AIIREQ) prepares nurses to serve effectively in remote communities. This comprehensive program includes hands-on training tailored to the needs of these communities. Answer the call of the North today.
Training that truly prepares you for the field
Not all extended role training programs are created equal. The Clinique Omicron combines the medical expertise of an active clinic, AIIREQ recognition, and supervision by doctors and nurses actively practicing in northern environments.
Recognized by the AIIREQ
Our program is officially recognized by the Quebec Association of Advanced Practice Nurses (Infirmières et Infirmiers en Rôle Élargi du Québec) — the provincial reference for certification.
Active clinical trainers
Your trainers are practicing physicians and clinicians – not just theoretical teachers. Their clinical cases are real, and their field knowledge is current.
Hybrid formation on all devices
Online theoretical modules accessible 24/7 from your computer, tablet, or phone, combined with in-person practical workshops with clinical simulations.
Regular program update
Our content is reviewed annually to incorporate new protocols, treatment guidelines, and regulatory requirements — you are always trained to current standards.
Management tools for employers
Organizations that send their nurses for training benefit from an employer portal: training files, progress reports, certificates, and centralized registration management.
Nordic Investment Network
Upon completion of the training, we facilitate connections with our partners in Northern and Indigenous communities who are actively seeking certified nurses.
Expanded role
Training program
Our expanded role training program for nurses includes 160 hours of training designed to prepare nurses for expanded role practice, enabling them to provide advanced nursing care in remote areas and in aboriginal communities. The training is regularly updated to reflect new practices in the profession.
160 hours to master nursing practice in remote contexts
A program structured into 6 complementary modules, alternating in-depth theory with concrete clinical case studies. Each module is updated annually according to OIIQ and AIIREQ standards.
Develop comprehensive clinical assessment skills to make independent clinical judgments and prioritize interventions without a physician on site.
Effectively intervene in medical emergencies when a full medical team is absent—stabilize, treat, and organize transfer if necessary.
Mastering the use of approved therapeutic guides and collective prescriptions allowing the expanded role nurse to initiate treatments autonomously.
Understand the specific health challenges of Northern and Indigenous communities to provide culturally appropriate and effective preventive care.
Addressing the logistical, environmental, and organizational challenges specific to northern dispensaries—limited resources, air transfers, telemedicine.
Integrate the full range of skills in an autonomous external consultation context—from initial patient contact to complete clinical case management.
Program Overview
Admission Requirements
Be a registered member of the OIIQ · Relevant clinical experience · ACLS (asset) · Motivation for working in a northern or remote environment
For nurses ready to go further — and the organizations that support them
The expanded role training is aimed at two distinct groups: nurses who wish to advance professionally, and Nordic healthcare organizations that are seeking to train their teams.
Nurse looking to advance
You are a registered nurse and a member of the OIIQ who wishes to gain greater clinical autonomy, work in stimulating environments, and benefit from higher pay with northern bonuses.
Nurse drawn to the North
You wish to work in an Indigenous community, in Nunavik or Northern Quebec. You are drawn to the challenges of the field, authentic human contact, and high-value nursing practice.
Nurse returning to the profession with a specialization
You have been practicing for several years and wish to broaden your scope of practice, take on more responsibility, and develop recognized expertise that sets your professional profile apart.
CIUSSS / Northern Organizations
You manage dispensaries or healthcare services in remote areas and need to train your nurses in the specific skills of expanded roles. We offer a management portal and tracking reports.
Band programs and Indigenous communities
You want members of your community to integrate into local care teams with training that is recognized, culturally adapted, and values Indigenous health knowledge.
Medical clinics in remote areas
Your clinic often operates without a doctor on-site, and you need nurses capable of undertaking supervised autonomous practice according to current collective orders.
Eligibility Requirements — Nurses
From registration to certification – a simple and guided journey
We designed the process to be as streamlined as possible. From submitting your form to receiving your AIIREQ certificate, our team will guide you every step of the way.
Submit Registration Form
Fill out the online registration form — professional information, OIIQ number, clinical experience, and context of your interest in the expanded role. No complex file required at this stage.
Eligibility Confirmation and Welcome
Our training coordinator will validate your eligibility and contact you to answer your questions, explain the schedule for upcoming cohorts, and confirm your official enrollment.
Access to the online training platform
You will receive your login credentials for our platform. From that moment on, you can access the preparatory modules, recommended reading guides, and your cohort's detailed calendar.
Comprehensive Training — 160 hours
You will follow 6 modules in a hybrid format: online theoretical content at your own pace, in-person practical workshops with physician and nurse clinician trainers, and simulations of real clinical cases.
Final evaluation and certification
A theoretical exam and a practical assessment validate your skills. If you pass, you will receive your training certificate recognized by the AIIREQ, valid for practicing in an expanded role in Quebec.
Contact with Nordic partners
Our graduates benefit from our network of partners — CIUSSS, band councils, northern clinics — who are actively seeking certified nurse practitioners ready to join their teams.
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Next cohorts
Cohorts start regularly. Submit your application now to be informed of upcoming available dates and reserve your spot.
For organizations
Would you like to register multiple nurses as a group? Contact us directly for tailored conditions and access to the employer portal.
Frequently Asked Questions — Expanded Role Training
Nurses and Organizations: Everything You Need to Know About Training, Eligibility, AIIREQ Certification, and Career Opportunities in Northern Settings.