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Be A Nurse for First Nations Communities

Reference Number
SHC18J-015904-000110

Selection Process Number
18-NHW-CS-EA-ON-254268

Organization
Health Canada

Year
2018-2020

Days Open
447

Classification
NUCHN02, NUCHN03, NUCHN04

City
MULTIPLE

Type
External

Quick Summary

Total
441

Employment Equity
373 (84.6%)

Screened out
0 (0%)

Screened in
441 (100%)

Applicant Submissions (441)

Employment Equity 84.6% 373

Screened Out 0% 0

Screened In 100% 441

Employment Equity(373)

Women 76.2% 336

Visible minority 21.3% 94

Indigenous 6.8% 30

People with disabilities 2.3% 10

Language

English 77.3% 341

French 22.7% 100

Status

Citizens 80.3% 354

Permanent Residents 0% 0

Archived Job Poster

Be A Nurse for First Nations Communities

Reference number: SHC18J-015904-000110
Selection process number: 18-NHW-CS-EA-ON-254268
Indigenous Services Canada - First Nations and Inuit Health
Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, Quebec
NU-CHN-02, NU-CHN-03, NU-CHN-04
$79,747 to $96,659 (per annum, plus allowances/bonuses for Education, Isolated Post, Recruitment and Retention)

For further information on the organization, please visit Indigenous Services Canada

To learn more about these types of nursing career opportunities and to apply, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/services/nursing-careers.html

Closing date: 26 March 2020 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.

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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Support the health of First Nations communities

Are you a Registered Nurse?
We are recruiting experienced nurses to fill various positions available in remote and/or isolated First Nations communities in Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and Quebec.

We offer:
* Full-time and part-time opportunities;
* Comprehensive salary and benefits packages;
* The opportunity to work to a full scope of practice;
* The opportunity to learn about First Nations culture; and
* Supportive learning and developmental environment.

Visit our website to find out more about the different kinds of nursing positions we offer and learn about our flexible work schedules. We also encourage you to read the testimonials provided by current nurses about working and living in a remote and/or isolated First Nations community.

The application process is simple and can be completed online by attaching your resume. Note: Your resume must clearly demonstrate where, when and how you met the experience criteria (e.g. number of hours worked per week).


We are looking to hire the following two positions:
- Community Health Nurse
- Nurse In Charge (NIC)

Duties

Community Health Nurses deliver comprehensive and community health nursing services to remote and/or isolated First Nations communities within Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and Quebec. They provide in-depth nursing knowledge, skills, clinical expertise and advanced judgment through consultation, clinical practice, leadership, and facilitate knowledge transfer through health promotion and disease prevention.

Work environment

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.

The First Nations and Inuit Health Branch supports the delivery of primary care services on-reserve in remote and isolated areas, where there are no provincial services readily available.

To learn more about Indigenous Services Canada, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada.html

To learn more about First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, visit:
https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/corporate/first-nations-inuit-health-branch.html

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)

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE & NURSE IN CHARGE: Eligibility for registration as a registered nurse in a province or territory of Canada.

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

Various language requirements
Various language requirements depending on the position being staffed. This selection process may be used to staff similar positions with various linguistic profiles including English essential or bilingual imperative (BBB,CBC or CCC).

Information on language requirements

EXPERIENCE

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE & NURSE IN CHARGE:
Recent* and Significant** experience providing Community Health or Primary Care nursing services.
Recent* is defined as within the last five years.
Significant** is defined as at least two years' experience with the candidate performing complex activities related to this task in a wide variety of situations in one or more of the following areas:

1. Community Health (Public Health and Home and Community Care)
2. Primary Care
3. Urgent or Emergency Care
4. Acute or Intensive Care

NURSE IN CHARGE:
Experience as program or project leader in delivery of health services.

COMPETENCIES

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE & NURSE IN CHARGE:
1. Demonstrating Integrity and Respectful of Diversity;
2. Dependability;
3. Working Effectively with Others;
4. Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented;
5. Adaptability;
6. Thinking Things Through;
7. Communication (Oral);
8. Communication (Written); and
9. Continuous Learning.

NURSE IN CHARGE:
10. Leadership

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

EDUCATION

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE & NURSE IN CHARGE:
Graduation with a degree in nursing from a recognized postsecondary 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

EXPERIENCE

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE & NURSE IN CHARGE:

Recent* and Significant** experience providing Community Health or Primary Care nursing services.

Recent* is defined as within the last five years
Significant** is defined as at least two years' experience with the candidate performing complex activities related to this task in a wide variety of situations in one or more of the following areas:

1. Chronic Disease Management (including Mental Health or Addictions)
2. Pediatrics

NURSE IN CHARGE:
. Experience in working with First Nations communities
. Experience in developing policies, procedures and directives

COMPETENCIES

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE & NURSE IN CHARGE:
- Intercultural Effectiveness

ABILITIES

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE & NURSE IN CHARGE:
- Ability to conduct and communicate the findings of a health assessment for clients of all ages.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified representative of the populations it serves. In support of our strategy to achieve employment equity goals, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Indigenous peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

Government-wide approach to Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation:
In alignment with the APEP in support of strategically increasing Aboriginal representation in areas having the most impact on program delivery and health outcomes of FNIHB’s target population, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to Aboriginal peoples. Aboriginal candidates must use the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form (AAAF). http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/plcy-pltq/eead-eeed/dg-gd/aaa-eng.htm

Conditions of employment

Important Note: Candidates must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE, NURSE IN CHARGE:
. Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance;

. Valid driver's licence or personal mobility to a degree normally associated with the possession of a driver's licence;

. Medical Clearance:
a) A valid Category 3 pre-placement medical clearance (including dependents, if applicable) in accordance with Appendix A of the Occupational Health Evaluation Standard (http://www.tbssct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=12561&section=text).
b) Agree to undertake a Category 3 pre-placement periodic health evaluation in accordance with Appendix A of the Occupational Health Evaluation Standard Schedule (http://www.tbssct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=12561&section=HTML).
c) For persons proposed for relocation to an isolated post/remote location and who have dependents: a valid Category 1 medical clearance for their dependent(s) in accordance with section 4.2 of the Isolated Post and Government Housing Directive (http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/index.php?hl=1&lang=eng&merge=3&did=4&vid=12&pv=1).
d) For persons proposed for relocation to an isolated post/remote location and who have dependents: consent to their dependent(s) to undertake a Category1 periodic health evaluation
in accordance with Appendix A of the Occupational Health Evaluation Standard Schedule (http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=12561&section=HTML).

. Willingness and ability to travel in small aircraft, off road vehicles and by boat in varied weather conditions to communities in remote and isolated areas;

. Willingness and ability to work in a rigorous, diverse and often demanding work environment;

. May be required to be temporarily reassigned to other communities as operationally required;

. Willingness and ability to perform on call duties, work after hours, and on weekends as required; and

. Willingness and ability to complete mandatory education/training relevant to the position.

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE & NURSE IN CHARGE:
. Current valid registration as a Registered Nurse and a member in good standing in the province where the position is located.


FOR ONTARIO REGION ONLY - COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE & NURSE IN CHARGE:
- Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within six (6) months from date of application and prior to signing the letter of offer.
- Successful completion of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within six (6) months from date of application and prior to signing the letter of offer.

- If you are taking these courses solely to meet the conditions of employment requirements as part of this process then you will be reimbursed for the course fees.
- The courses must have been completed within the last six (6) months from date of application and prior to signing the letter of offer;
- You must have registered for the course after your date of application and you must complete the course prior to accepting an offer of employment in writing.
- You must submit the certification(s) of successful completion.
- Reimbursement can only take place once you become an employee (i.e. after you have accepted an offer of employment in writing and your start date has commenced).
- Should you refuse an offer of employment then reimbursement will not be made available to you.
- You cannot seek reimbursement from Indigenous Services Canada if you have been reimbursed already or if the fees has been covered by another organization.

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

To learn more about these nursing career opportunities and to apply, visit:
https:.//.www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/services/nursing-careers.html

For more information email:


Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

To learn more about these nursing career opportunities and to apply, visit:
https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/services/nursing-careers.html

For more information email:


Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Candidates should be prepared to provide proof of education (copy of degree, etc.) and citizenship or permanent resident status, nursing registration, driver's licence and any other condition of employment. Proof of Education (including proof of equivalency for foreign credentials) and proof of citizenship need to be received by the selection board before any assessments will be conducted. Please send the documents to as soon as possible after applying to avoid any delays in the processing of your application.

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

We use the services of a third party to administer an online assessment. Your name and email address will be provided to this organization to facilitate the administration of the assessment tool. By submitting your application, you give us consent to provide this personal information to the organization for administration purposes only. Please ensure you read all correspondence received regarding the assessment tool.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.

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