Health Services Nurse

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education and experience criteria (essential and asset) for the initial screening, in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather, you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

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

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate position in Edmonton, Alberta.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff future indeterminate and /or temporary vacancies in Edmonton, AB within the RCMP. In the event of a temporary vacancy, the following staffing actions may be used and /or considered: acting appointment, term appointment, assignment or secondment.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM. Notification regarding the CM appointment will be sent to all applicable candidates who are within the area of selection and participated in the advertised process.

Should a Public Service (PS) employee be found qualified and selected for appointment, notification regarding the PS appointment will be posted accordingly on www.jobs.gc.ca.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in nursing, nursing service administration, nursing education or some other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Recent* Experience in general clinical nursing or Public Health nursing

*Recent refers to the performance of relevant duties for a period within the last 5 years

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

Graduation with a certificate or diploma in occupational health nursing from a recognized post-secondary institution

Degree equivalency

Successful completion of the Canadian Nurses Association national occupational nursing certification exam

Experience working in an occupational health environment.

Experience providing and maintaining an immunization program.

Experience in Disability Case Management.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Current registration as a registered nurse in the province / territory of employment and a member in good standing in that province and eligibility to become registered in Alberta at the time of employment
-Please identify on your resume

Knowledge of the theories and principals related to occupational health and safety regulations.

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

Adaptability
Effective Interpersonal Relations
Judgment

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

Preference may be given to RCMP employees impacted/affected by work force adjustments.

Potential exposure to communicable diseases as a result of the work environment.

Willingness and ability to work hours may extend beyond the regular hours of work.

Willingness and ability to travel using various modes of transportation (including owned or leased government transport, commercial and light aircraft and up to and including remote locations).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Successful candidates will require a valid RCMP security clearance prior to appointment and throughout the tenure of their employment.

Continuous professional registration with CARNA

Possession of a valid driver’s license or personal mobility associated with the possession of a valid driver’s license.

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

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

Assessments comprise of an examination, interview and references.

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.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Only online applications are accepted. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

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.