Nurse Practitioner

Important messages

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Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

Please note that only online applications will be accepted. Therefore, all job applications must be submitted through the website. Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process and to contact 1-800-645-5605 prior to the closing date.

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.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential and asset education and experience factors listed by answering the screening questions.Candidates should write concrete examples demonstrating how they meet the experience and education required by including specific dates where they gained the experience. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in the candidate being screened out.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
Master’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized university with acceptable specialization as a Nurse Practitioner.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Possess a Registered Nurse Practitioner license in good standing from the provincial regulatory body in a Canadian province or territory. (In order to be appointed, candidates must be registered in the province or territory where the position is being staffed.)

EXPERIENCE
A minimum of five years’ experience as a Registered Nurse.

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

EXPERIENCE
Experience working as a Nurse Practitioner.
Experience in program management such as needs assessment, planning organizing, coordinating and evaluation; or Experience in planning and implementing health related programs.
Experience in planning comprehensive discharge plans for individuals with complex medical problems.
Experience working with Indigenous communities.
Experience working in Emergency or Intensive care units.
Experience working in a community based setting such as Public Health or Community Mental Health.
Experience working in maternal or women’s health.
Experience working in a correctional environment.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative CCC/CCC
English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the Principles of Primary Health Care.

KEY LEADERHIP COMPETENCIES
Create vision and strategy
Mobilize people
Uphold integrity and respect
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
Promote innovation and guide change
Achieve results

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness to work outside normal or business hours with little or no notice.
Ability and willingness to travel within and outside the Atlantic Region

May be required to carry equipment or supplies weighing up to 20 kilograms when travelling outside of the office location in order to deliver services.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Ongoing Nurse Practitioner registration with a provincial Nursing regulatory agency in the Canadian province or territory of practice with no conditions or restrictions.
Medical Clearance through Health Canada or alternatives designated by Health Canada.
Valid CPR (level C) certificate with AED.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

The ability to communicate effectively in writing may be assessed throughout this process.

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.