Full job description

This opportunity is open to Iqaluit residents only.

Reporting to the Manager, Virtual Care Service within the Health Information Unit (HIU), the Virtual Care Service Coordinator (Coordinator) is responsible for supporting the effective implementation and ongoing operations of a diverse and evolving range of local, regional and community-based virtual care services. The activities of the position are conducted on a territorial and regional basis, with a focus on the delivery of health care services, which will have a significant impact on the accessibility of these services and may have an impact on the level of care of the population of Nunavut.

In addition, the Coordinator contributes to the organization by implementing and supporting a territory-wide system for the delivery and support of health services through the use of advanced medical devices and health information technologies.

Its role is to support the use of technologies such as videoconferencing, secure messaging, patient portals and remote patient monitoring to design, develop, implement and support new healthcare services on a territorial scale. In many cases, these are services that could not be provided by conventional means. The coordinator will also supervise virtual care site facilitators and planners, and work directly with them on day-to-day virtual care activities, including planning, patient registration and consultation support. Other duties of this position may also include working with OSHNI, Ongomiizzwin, KIS and other out-of-territory case managers to develop processes and programs to reduce unnecessary medical travel through increased virtual care consultations.

The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are usually acquired through a recognized degree in computer science, information technology, health informatics, nursing, or a related field.

This is a highly sensitive position. A satisfactory criminal record check and clearance to work with vulnerable people is required.

The official languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French, and applications may be submitted in any of these languages. Proficiency in at least two official languages is an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, relationship to the land, Qaujimajatuqangit and Inuktut, as well as experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment, are also considered assets.

An acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered for this position. We therefore encourage you to apply if you have education or experience equivalent to the qualifications described above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to IqaluitApplications@gov.nu.ca. Please include the REFERENCE in the subject line of your e-mail.

The Government of Nunavut is committed to ensuring that its workforce is representative of its population.

Consequently, priority will be given to persons who define themselves as registered Inuit under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the provisions of the Priority Hiring Policy.
Government of Nunavut employees on probation must obtain and provide written authorization from the head office of the employing department. This written authorization must accompany the application for it to be considered.
The fact of having a criminal record does not necessarily exclude an application from consideration. Criminal records will be assessed according to the scope and obligations of the position. However, this measure only applies to positions requiring a satisfactory criminal record check or clearance to work with vulnerable persons.
Applicants may submit their resumes in any of Nunavut's official languages.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applicants with a foreign post-secondary credential are responsible for having this credential assessed by a recognized Canadian educational institution. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.

Information
Ministry
Ministry of Health
Locality
Iqaluit
Housing
No subsidized housing is available for this position.
Reference number
10-01-139-2024HQ
Salary
109,850 to $124,672 per year; 37.5 hours per week
Northern living allowance
16,008 per year
Type of employment
Indeterminate position
Union
This position is covered by the Nunavut Employees Union collective agreement.
Expiry options
Closing date
Closing Date
Friday, January 17, 2025 - 23:59
Eastern Standard Time
Contact
Department of Human Resources
Government of Nunavut
P.O. Box 1000, Station 430, Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0
Telephone: (867) 975-6222
Toll-free: 1 866 668-9993
Fax: (867) 975-6220
Email: IqaluitApplications@gov.nu.ca
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