Manager, Area/Zone Nursing Programs

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

As one of five Nurse Managers in our dynamic team you will:
• Provide professional support, leadership, advice and direction to nurses on policy, practice and programs
• Promote a safe, healthy, respectful and learning work environment in the communities where nurses work
• Establish collaborative relationships with provincial/local nurse leaders, professional associations
and provincial/private organizations that have a relationship with the provision of health services to
First Nation communities
• Assist in evaluating the efficacy of nursing programming: including health service delivery, professional development, and national policy
• Represent Regional Nursing program interests on advisory groups, associations and committees as
determined by the Manager of Nursing Operations
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to establish and implement nursing and administration guidelines in the Region
• Manage the cost centre budget of assigned communities
• Work in collaboration with the Nurse Educator for Professional Development to coordinate the implementation of education plans for nurses

Work environment

Indigenous Services Canada, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) is looking to staff Nurse
Manager positons in the Regional office to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team.

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) works collaboratively with partners to improve access to high quality services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Our vision is to support and empower Indigenous
peoples to independently deliver services and address the socio-economic conditions in their communities.

First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Manitoba Region is committed to providing high-quality health
care to First Nations people entrusted to our care.

In Manitoba there are 21 remote/isolated First Nation communities. You will occasionally be expected
to travel to these communities to connect with the health teams and provide clinical advice, support and consultation.

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) has an interesting and unique mandate by playing a role in supporting services and programs in communities such as health, education, economic development,
housing, community infrastructure and social support. In the context of reconciliation, ISC supports
Aboriginal peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) in their efforts to improve social well-being and
economic prosperity to the benefit of all Canadians.

Intent of the process

This process will initially be used to staff one indeterminate position.
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)

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

Graduation with a degree in nursing from a recognized post-secondary institution*

*Recognized post-secondary institution: Public or private institution that has been given authority to grant degrees, diplomas, and other credentials by a public or private act of a provincial/territorial legislature or through a government-mandated quality assurance mechanism. For greater certainty, also included are institutions authorized to grant specific academic credentials for specific academic programs.

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 or Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC) at www.canalliance.org.

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 the area of practice of Community Health Nursing [which includes Primary Care and Community/Public Health.
Experience managing health programs and/or services.
Experience working with or building partnerships with health organizations.
Experience working with a multi –disciplinary health care team.
Recent experience in a management role ( Nurse-In-Charge, Team lead) with direct reports.

*Recent and Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated
with the full time performance of duties for a minimum period of 3 years 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, Health Administration/Leadership, or Public Health from a recognized post secondary institution*

*Recognized post-secondary institution: Public or private institution that has been given authority to grant degrees, diplomas, and other credentials by a public or private act of a provincial/territorial legislature or through a government-mandated quality assurance mechanism. For greater certainty, also included are institutions authorized to grant specific academic credentials for specific academic programs.

Degree equivalency

Experience in staffing/recruiting for positions.
Experience in managing and being accountable for a budget.
Experience working in First Nation communities.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Respectful of Diversity
Communication (Oral)
Communication (Written)
Continuous Learning
Dependability
Change Management
Conflict Management
Discretion/Tact
Judgement
Planning/Organizing
Team Leadership

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

ISC is committed to a workforce that is culturally sensitive and representative of its Aboriginal partners. Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity Groups: Aboriginal persons, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Travel to remote locations on gravel roads or small aircraft.
CPR Certificate, Healthcare Provider Level C, renewed annually.
Willingness and ability to work overtime in the event of a public health emergency or outbreak.
Willingness to obtain certification in CDS, Immunizations and all other mandatory courses for managers within 6 months of employment in position.

Conditions of employment

Security clearance to the Reliability level.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Continuous professional registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba with liability insurance as outlined by the governing body.

Note: Candidates must meet and maintain the above conditions 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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

All communication throughout the entire staffing process, including email correspondence may be
used in the assessment of qualifications.

Your cover letter and résumé may be used to evaluate the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

We will communicate with applicants by e-mail. It is your responsibility to verify your e-mails regularly to ensure that you do not miss out on any opportunities. Failure to respond in the prescribed timeframe will result in your application not being referred to the hiring manager. The applicant shall
ensure that the e-mail address provided is valid and make sure this address is functional at all times
and accepts messages from unknown users.

Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

Proof of education may be requested if you are considered for a position. 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/

Top-down consideration of scores at any stage of this process may be used to determine the number
of qualified candidates who will be considered further in the process.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent could be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

If you do not respond to our communications, we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the process.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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