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• Serve as a leader, resource and advocate for the implementation of a Sexual Health Program for the Nunatsiavut Government;
• The development and implementation of a comprehensive Sexual Health Program for Nunatsiavut communities within established timelines;

• • • An environmental scan of current practices for sexual health care across the continuum
    • Assess the enhanced scope of practice for public health nurses and co-develop the related medical directives;
    • Development of related policies and procedures
    • Organization and implementation of staff education and training

• Manage the budget allocated for Sexual Health Program;
• Coordinate the working groups, develop work plans, document progress and routine reporting on progress
• Facilitate the production and distribution of all reports and other documents;
• Coordinate the evaluation of the Sexual Health Program;
• Articulate the goals and objectives, progress and anticipated next steps of the Sexual Health Program to NG staff, community members (including youth, elders, adults), partner agencies & provincial/federal governments;
• Identify opportunities to engage and form linkages with community partners;
• Manage the logistics of implementation including organizing regular meetings, special sessions with sexual health experts and the annual review of the plan (to name a few);
• Organize and chair regular meetings of working groups;
• Provide nursing surge capacity as required;
• Travel is required;
• Performs other related duties as required;

• Bachelor of Nursing Degree and eligibility for Registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador with a minimum 2 years of related experience
• Experience with Public Health program development, implementation and evaluation;
• Knowledge and experience in project management
• Experience in Sexual Health Programming;
• Ability to think strategically, focus on multiple activities and integrate best practices related to Sexual Health with Inuit values & practices;
• Demonstrated work experience in health promotion and working knowledge of the social determinants of health, policy development and community engagement;
• Excellent communication (oral & written), interpersonal and teambuilding skills to develop effective working relationships with staff, communities and partner agencies;
• Excellent organization, facilitation and presentation skills for public speaking, presentations and workshops, etc.;
• Demonstrated abilities related to leadership, priority setting, decision-making, problem-solving and time management;
• Demonstrated understanding of community needs and the traditional values in Inuit communities especially related to health;
• Knowledge of word-processing and research.

• Bilingual in Inuktitut and English

• 4% vacation pay with the option to accrue
• Paid sick leave

Department: Health & Social Development

Location: Nunatsiavut (Nain, Hopedale, Postville, Makkovik, Rigolet)/Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Term: Temporary Full-Time

Closing Date: May 7, 2025

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume to careers@nunatsiavut.com

Applications should be submitted before 4:30 pm on closing day.