Nurse Advisor Public Health

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

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.

Intent of the process

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.

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

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

Degree equivalency

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

Experience in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Recent* experience in Public Health Programs.
Recent* and significant** experience in community health nursing providing Primary Care or Public Health.
Experience developing and delivering group education sessions or training programs related to health.

*Recent is defined as within the last five (5) years.
**Significant is defined as a minimum of two (2) years experience with the candidate performing complex activities related to this task in a wide variety of situations.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of health issues in First Nations communities.
Knowledge of principles of adult learning.
Knowledge of immunization, STBBI, CDC processes and programs.

Health Program Development and Management
Thinking things through
Training and Process Design Skills
Communication (Oral and Written)
Working effectively with others
Influence and Impact
Leadership
Results Orientation/Accountability
Continuous Learning
Adaptability
Dependability
Respectful of Diversity

Ability to use Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Power point to communicate effectively, analyze and create training and presentation material.

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

Education or training in a relevant area.

Degree equivalency

Experience in community development and/or capacity building.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
ISC is committed to a workforce that is culturally sensitive and representative of its Aboriginal partners.

ISC is committed to ensuring a fair and equitable workforce representation and distribution of women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities reflective of their representation in the Canadian population.

Conditions of employment

Medical Clearance.
Reliability Status
Maintain current and ongoing certification as a Registered Nurse with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba.
Willingness to complete education/training relevant to the position.
Willingness to complete and maintain current and ongoing immunization certification.
Maintain current and ongoing certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation-Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
Willingness to obtain and maintain certification in other certification programs as deemed necessary by employer.
Willingness to perform on call duties as needed.
Willingness to work overtime and on weekends as needed.
Possession of a valid driver’s license or personal mobility associated with the possession of a valid driver’s license.
Required to travel in small aircraft, off road vehicles and by boat in varied weather conditions.

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.

Based on the hiring division’s needs, additional essential qualifications, asset qualifications, organizational needs, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be identified and applied during the assessment and/or selection of candidates.

We may assess the essential and asset qualifications using interviews, written tests, reference or a
combination of these methods.

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.

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.

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being
staffed.
- Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.
- Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications

Reference contacts are not restricted to the list of names given by the candidate. The Selection Committee reserves the right to contact other references.

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.