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assistant director of nursing

Title posted on CareerBeacon - Assistant Director of Health and Wellness

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Employer details Qalipu First Nation

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Job Title: Assistant Director of Health and WellnessLocation of Position: Stephenville, NLHours of Work: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per weekRate of Pay: Under ReviewJob Description: The Assistant Director of Health and Wellness supports the Director in overseeing, leading, and continuously improving all initiatives, programs, and services for Qalipu First Nation (QFN). The Health and Wellness Department provides membership with initiatives, programs and services under the following divisions: Culture & Community Outreach, Child Youth and Family Services, Housing, Jordan's Principle, Mental Wellness, and Non-Insured Health Benefits. This role ensures the effective delivery of culturally relevant, evidence-based, and community-driven services.The Assistant Director is responsible for encouraging, coaching, managing and supervising designated staff, ensuring effective team development and performance. The role involves actively contributing to the organization's strategic planning, helping to shape and achieve long-term goals. The Assistant Director will provide support and have functional knowledge of financial management, managerial accounting, and knowledge management of all divisions of the Health and Wellness Department. The Assistant Director also ensures compliance with all regulatory and funding requirements, maintaining high standards of integrity and accountability.Responsibilities:1. Provide day-to-day management and supervision of assigned staff and program areas, ensuring efficient and effective operations in accordance with QFN's policies and relevant regulations.2. Assist, support, and bring human resource issues to the Director of Health and Wellness and or Human Resources3. Serve as a member of the management team, supporting the Director in departmental strategic planning, policy development, and implementation of health and wellness initiatives4. Research and apply best practices in health and wellness programming, ensuring initiatives are evidence-based and aligned with current trends and community priorities, while ensuring cultural safety and appropriateness5. Embed and support Mi'kmaw culture, language, histories, and traditional practices into all programs and services, ensuring they reflect and respect the unique heritage of the community where appropriate6. Support continuous quality improvement by monitoring program outcomes, collecting and analyzing data, and recommending enhancements7. Address issues and challenges through critical thinking and independent problem-solving skills8. Assist with the financial management of multiple budgets, funding agreements, and resource allocations.9. Participate in proposal development, grant writing, and advocacy for additional resources and services10. Supervise, mentor, and evaluate assigned staff, fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture11. Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external partners, including other First Nations, governmental agencies, and community organizations12. Serve as a key liaison to the community, representing Qalipu at public events, building relationships and gathering input to inform program development through networking and community engagement13. Promote accessibility of services and the integration of traditional and culturally appropriate practices14. Ensure all programs comply with applicable legislation, including the Canadian Privacy Act and PIPEDA, and follow QFN's privacy and data management protocols15. Support, follow Qalipu's Electronic Records Management System, Quality Management Standards and Protocols, and other policies16. Support the development, review and updating of policies and procedures to improve organizational effectiveness, ensuring compliance and supporting innovation17. Prepare and contribute to reports for the Director, Band Manager, Chief and Council, and funders18. Perform other related duties as assignedQualifications:Education: Completion of a degree