Nurse Manager Inpatient Services - Job Share

Job summary

The Nurse Manager provides leadership, direction, and support to general duty nurses and nursing support staff. They ensure the delivery of professional nursing services in an inpatient setting using a community-based approach.

Job details

Title: Nurse Manager Inpatient Services- Job Share Department: Health Community: Rankin Inlet Reference Number: 733 Type of Employment: Job Share -12-week rotations Salary range: $138,658 to $157,382 per year, 37.5 hours/week Northern Allowance: $18,887 per year Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is Available Union Status: Excluded Closing date: Open until filled This employment opportunity is open to all applicants. Reporting to the Director Kivalliq Health Centre, the Nurse Manager Inpatient Services is responsible for providing leadership, direction and support to the general duty nurses, nursing support staff. The incumbent works with nursing staff to provide professional nursing services in an inpatient setting but with a community approach to all community members, as individuals, families, and groups. Responsibilities Key responsibilities of the successful candidate will also include: Managing the program, services and operation of inpatient areas. Directing the provision of inpatient health services. Providing support to midwifery program. Promoting health awareness at the levels of prevention. Qualifications The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a Bachelor or Diploma in Nursing, plus five (5) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in Inpatient Services with two (2) years of management experience involving supervision of staff and budget management. Candidates must be eligible to register with CANNN. This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required. The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets. Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above. For full-time, permanent nurses, recruitment bonuses include: $5,000 on start date, $5,000 at 18 months of service and $10,000 at 30 months of service. Additional premiums include a $9,000 Annual Frontline Allowance and a $375 Monthly Retention Bonus of $4,500 per year. An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies. The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy. Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered. Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application. The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement. Department of Health The Department of Health (HEA) is responsible for health services and social programming in Nunavut. Staff at HEA work to improve the health and well-being of Nunavummiut by addressing the differing needs of each community through culturally appropriate programs and services.

What you’ll do

The Nurse Manager provides leadership, direction, and support to general duty nurses and nursing support staff. They ensure the delivery of professional nursing services in an inpatient setting using a community-based approach.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor or Diploma in Nursing with five years of clinical experience in inpatient services and two years of management experience. Candidates must be eligible for registration with CANNN and pass a criminal record and vulnerable sector check.

Benefits

• Northern Allowance • Subsidized Staff Housing • Recruitment Bonuses • Annual Frontline Allowance • Monthly Retention Bonus

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Leadership
• Staff Supervision
• Budget Management
• Clinical Nursing
• Inpatient Services
• Cross-Cultural Communication
• Patient Care
• Healthcare Management

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector