Public Health/Primary Care Program Integrity Coordinator

Important messages

You must clearly demonstrate in your answers to the screening questions HOW you meet the essential experience factors and any applicable asset education or experience factors listed. For essential and asset experience factors you must include the length of time (month/year) that you performed each function and where you obtained the qualification. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. The answers to the screening questions will be the main source of information used by the assessment board to determine whether you meet the essential and asset education and experience factors. Your answers to the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR MISSING INFORMATION. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in the rejection of your application.

Work environment

The First Nations and Inuit Health Branch supports the delivery of public health care and health promotion services on reserve and in Inuit communities. It also provides drug, dental and ancillary health services to First Nations and Inuit people regardless of residence.

Indigenous Services Canada, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB), is recruiting a Public Health and Primary Care Program Integrity Coordinator (NU CHN 05) to join our dynamic Regional Nursing Team located at the Regional Office, Canada Place, Edmonton. The NU CHN 05 provides advice, assistance and guidance to First Nations communities in matters related to nursing service provision as well as health funding agreements.

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION

The Regional Office is located in downtown Edmonton and is within easy access of St Albert, Leduc and Fort Saskatchewan. Edmonton is Alberta’s capital city and in 2017 had a population of 1,322,000 making it the province’s second largest city.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

The Public Health and Primary Care Program Integrity Coordinator will provide support, leadership, advice and direction to nurses in transferred First Nation communities. In addition to assisting with the development, implementation and evaluation of nursing programs, this position will manage financial resources for the communities through the administration of Health Funding Arrangements.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established from this advertised process which may be used to staff similar temporary and/or permanent positions.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum)

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• How did you hear about this process?

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in nursing.

Degree equivalency

Eligibility for registration as a registered nurse in a province or territory of Canada.

Recent and significant* experience as a Registered Nurse in Community Health [which includes Primary Care, Community/Public Health, and/or Home Care].

Experience managing health programs and/or services.

Experience working with and/or building partnerships with health organizations.

Experience using Excel programs.

*Recent and significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with a minimum period of 3 year worked consecutively within the last 5 years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

A Master’s Degree in Nursing or a field related to health, such as Community or Health Development or Health Administration/Leadership from a Canadian University or a recognized equivalent.

Degree equivalency

Experience working in First Nations communities.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Organizational Competencies:
• Respectful of Diversity

Core Competencies:
• Communication (Oral)
• Communication (Written)
• Dependability

Behavioural Competencies:
• Attention to Detail
• Dealing with Difficult Situations
• Judgement
• Planning/Organizing/Monitoring

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Knowledge of the health issues affecting First Nations communities.

Knowledge of community health programs and practices.

Knowledge of budget management.

Organizational Needs:
• Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity Groups: Aboriginal persons, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.
• Values and Ethics (will be met with attestation on Letter of Offer).

Operational Requirements:
• Travel to remote locations on gravel roads or in small aircraft.
• CPR Certificate, Healthcare Provider Level C, renewed annually.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime occasionally.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime in the event of an emergency or outbreak.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Continuous professional registration in good standing with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta.

Other information

Candidates will be asked to provide original proof of your education credentials.
Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca.

Candidates will be asked to provide proof of Canadian citizenship.

Candidates must ensure that they are available for any testing or interviews required.

The screening board cannot make assumptions about your experience. It is important that candidates clearly demonstrate to what degree they meet the above experience elements, giving detailed examples for EACH element.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview will be administered.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Persons with a disability preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.