Resource Team Leader

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ABOUT INDIGENOUS SERVICES CANADA

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.

Indigenous Services Canada, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB), is recruiting a Resource Team Nurse Leader to join our dynamic Regional Nursing Team located at the Regional Office, Canada Place, Edmonton. The Resource Team consists of Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners who are employed part-time in remote and isolated nursing stations providing Primary Health Care services within four northern Alberta First Nation communities.

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION

The Regional Offices are located in downtown Edmonton and are within easy access of St Albert, Leduc, Morinville and Fort Saskatchewan. Edmonton is the capital city of Alberta and has a population of over 1,000,000 people. The First Nation communities that the Resource Team serve are in the High Level area which is located approximately 750kms north of Edmonton. Populations in these communities vary from 700 members to greater than 2000 members.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

This position is responsible for the coordination and scheduling of the nurses going into the communities; the Resource Team positions are based out of Edmonton and members are transported into, and out of, communities by a chartered weekly flight. Key areas of responsibility include: recruitment and staffing; maintaining a safe staffing level with appropriate staff mix; addressing staff conflict and assisting with conflict resolution with a focus on continuous improvement; providing support to the staff and being available for consultation during community emergencies and crises. The Resource Team Nurse Leader provides virtual support to the team members but will be expected to occasionally travel to the communities for quality review of practice, performance and program delivery.

The Resource Team Leader reports to the Nurse Manager for the Treaty 8 (north) area.

The maintenance of Cultural Competence and the provision of culturally safe practice is paramount.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions on a term, acting and/or permanent basis in Edmonton, Alberta.

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)

Education:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in nursing, nursing service administration, nursing education or some other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

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

Experience:
• Recent and significant* experience as a Registered Nurse in the area of practice of Primary Health Care [which includes Primary Care, Community/Public Health, and/or Home Care]
• Experience in leadership roles such as leading a project, managing a program, and/or leading a team,

*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.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Core and Organizational Competencies:
• Communication (Oral)
• Communication (Written)
• Dependability
• Respectful of Diversity

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

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

Experience:
• Experience running staffing processes in the Federal Public Service.
• Experience in the management and accountability of budgets.
• Experience working in First Nations’ communities.

Organizational Needs:
• 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 by small aircraft.
• CPR Certificate, Healthcare Provider Level C, renewed annually.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime on occasion
• Willingness and ability to work overtime in the event of a public health emergency or outbreak

Conditions of employment

• Security clearance to the Reliability level.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Continuous professional registration with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta

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

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.

A written examination may 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.

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.