RN Case Manager

RN Case Manager Community: Iqaluit

Reference number: 10-01-235-198MLA

Type of employment: Term to November 8, 2024. This employment opportunity is restricted to Government of Nunavut employees residing in Iqaluit only.

Union Status:

Salary: $95,909 per annum, 37.5 hours/week

Northern Allowance: $16,008 per year

Closing Date: Friday, September 22, 2023 - 11:59pm

This employment opportunity is restricted to Government of Nunavut employees residing in Iqaluit only.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2023. 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.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Nurse Manager Clinics, the RN Case Manager is responsible for coordination and case management activities relating to multiple care provider clients and referrals within and outside of Iqaluit, and the Qikiqtaaluk region. This work is done in collaboration with other health care professionals, facilities, and services. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that these services are delivered effectively ensuring timely access and coordination of care for these clients.

The incumbent’s decisions and recommendations regarding complex case management coordination affect the quality of care, patient satisfaction, and costs of the services that are delivered.

Qualifications:

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a Bachelor or Diploma in Nursing, plus three (3) years of recent experience in a broad-based acute care setting required. Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) qualification is also required. Candidates must be eligible to register with RNANTNU. 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.

Incentives:

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.

As this is a term position until November 8, 2024, current indeterminate Government of Nunavut employees may be offered a competitive transfer assignment for the duration of the term if they are deemed to be the successful candidate, however, this is subject to managerial approval.

• 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.