Nurse Manager Inpatient Care

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.

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.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2022. 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.

Reporting to the Director Clinical Services, the Nurse Manager Inpatient Services (Nurse Manager) provides program oversight and expertise by coordinating, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating all Inpatient Care Unit programming.  

The Nurse Manager Inpatient Services is a member of the inpatient care services team that coordinates and manages a multidisciplinary inpatient care team; nurses, registered respiratory therapy services, and support services on the inpatient unit at  the Qikiqtani General Hospital (QGH) which will involve coordination of expertise, client care and clinical practice across Iqaluit Health Services (IHS), within the Department of Health, and in collaboration with external stakeholders as required.

The Nurse Manager, Inpatient Services provides leadership, direction, coordination, and support to QGH the inpatient care services program areas which includes adult and pediatric clients care for: acute care, medical surgical care, continuing care, mental health, obstetrics, palliative care, and discharge planning. The incumbent ensures that all program activities are performed in a manner consistent with the goals, mandates, policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols (PPGPs) of IHS and the GN Department of Health, as well as professional guidelines and Accreditation Canada standards.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through an undergraduate degree or diploma in Nursing, plus Five years clinical experience as an RN in Inpatient services with one year supervisory and management experience, must be eligible for registration with the CANNN. The incumbent must attend/successfully complete the Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within six months of hire. These mandatory certifications are to be renewed as per course guidelines for renewal. This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

Please note that COVID-19 vaccination is a mandatory condition of employment. Submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination with your application. Travelers are responsible to determine what applies to you based on your Territorial / Provincial requirements.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. The ability to communicate 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.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to @email. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• 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.