Job Details: Director, Clinical Services - REFERENCE #: 01-10-0708-210MHS

Description: This position has starting salary of $84,204.00 per annum, plus a Northern Allowance
of $12,109.67 per annum.
This position is accountable to the Executive Director, of Iqaluit Health Services for the direction, coordination, leadership and management of all clinical programs within the
Qikiqtani General Hospital, the Family Practice Clinic and Akausisarvik, the mental health facility. Responsibilities included, but not limited to, directing the activities of managers, professionals and an administrative assistant; developing and managing the long range budget for clinical services through daily interaction with managers; formulating and implementing nursing services policies aimed at supporting the highest possible levels of care within available resources. The Director will be accountable for effective operation of the following: the emergency and out patient department; the inpatient unit; the Operating Room; the specialist clinics for the Baffin Region; the metal health facility and clinical services as well as other professional services as they relate to the Hospital.
The successful candidate should have a master's degree in Nursing, a minimum of 5 years of successful middle level administrative experience, be eligible for registration with the
Nursing Association of NWT/Nunavut (Registration with the RNANT/NU is a condition of employment). Strong skills in strategic planning with proven ability to effectively organize a
high volume of health care operations, an understanding of effective financial management techniques; current knowledge of nursing standards, ethics and practice is obligatory. A proven ability in office management software including word processing, e-mail and financial spreadsheets is required. Very strong oral and written skills in English are essential. Proficiency in speaking Inuktitut or Inuinnaqtun will be an important asset. Equivalencies to formal education and experience requirements may be considered.
Subsidized Staff Housing Is Not Available
Write to: Department of Human Resources
Government of Nunavut,
P.O. Box 1000, Station 430, Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0
Phone: (867) 975-6222 Toll Free # 1-888-668-9993
Fax: (867) 975-6220 e-mail: gnhr@gov.nu.ca
• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a more representative workforce, so that it can better understand and serve the needs of Nunavummiut.
• Priority will be given to Nunavut Land Claims Beneficiaries.
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Posting Date: Feb 21 08