Primary care nurse

Important messages

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Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the www.canada.ca/government-jobs.ca site. Only online applications will be considered.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff two indeterminate (permanent) positions in Valcartier and one in Kingston. Meanwhile, a pool of candidates will be established and may be used to staff positions for determinate (casual) periods. This pool could be used to fill similar positions within the Department of National Defense with various language proficiencies and security profiles.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education:

Bachelor from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in nursing or College degree (DEC) in nursing care.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Recent* and significant** experience in nursing offering a full range of nursing act in a health establishment.

Experience working in a health care environment, including walking clinics and/or emergency.

Experience working in an inter-disciplinary environment.

*Recent is defined by experience gained within the last 5 years.

**Significant refers to the depth and breadth associated with the performance of duties normally acquired over a period of two (2) years or more.

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

Various language requirements
French essential
English essential
Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB, BBC/BBC, BCC/BCC, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC)

Information on language requirements

Ability:
Ability of influencing to improve quality of care.
Ability in tasks prioritizing.
Ability in organising ongoing care.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Personal Suitability:
Client service-oriented
Leadership
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things thru
Working effectively with others
Show initiative and being action-oriented

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

Certification:
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS

Experience:
Experience in managing human resources.

Experience working in a military environment.

Experience in medical triage.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

In support of achieving a more diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities and women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Occasional overtime may be required.

Willingness to work flexible hours.

Willingness to work in partnership with external civilian health agencies

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Enhanced Reliability Status.

For Quebec candidates, must possess a nursing licence in good standing from Quebec province;

For other provinces, must possess a nursing license in good standing from provincial or a territorial registering/ licensing body/ in the province of intended practice.

CPR level C

Candidates must meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout their employment.

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

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through your resume, and 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 concrete examples. The information provided on the screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

A written exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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.

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.