Chief, Health Services

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Join a team that is changing lives

As a CSC health care professional, you will join a collegial, dynamic and diverse team of highly dedicated professionals who believe in their abilities and the impact they can have on changing lives. You will provide offenders with effective health services that encourage individual responsibility, promote healthy reintegration, and contribute to safe communities.

Nurses in CSC provide a wide range of services to the offender population. Our nurses are involved in diverse activities including: the ongoing assessment and treatment of health conditions, educating offenders on infectious diseases and healthy lifestyles, and addressing the mental health needs of offenders.

Intent of the process

A pool of candidates who meet the essential qualifications will be established as a result of the advertised process.

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)

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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Recent and significant* frontline experience in one or more of the following areas: psychiatric, medical-surgical, emergency or other related fields.
(*Recent and significant frontline experience is normally gained over 3 consecutive 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)

EDUCATION:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in nursing, nursing service administration, nursing education or some other specialty relevant to the position.
Relevant additional certifications.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience managing human resources.
Experience managing financial resources.
Experience in program management such as needs assessment, planning, organizing, coordinating and evaluation.
Experience in coordinating Health and/or Training Programs.
Experience in dealing with Aboriginal communities.
Experience in dealing with community-based health organizations, such as public health or mental health.
Experience in planning, developing, coordinating and supporting the implementation of comprehensive formal discharge/post release plans for individuals with complex medical problems.
Experience working in an interdisciplinary environment.
Experience working in a correctional environment.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of nursing management strategies in the delivery of health services.
Knowledge of professional Standards of Practice from the college of Nurses for the respective Province of Work.
Knowledge of the issues and trends affecting the management and delivery of health programs.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Create vision and strategy
Mobilize people
Uphold integrity and respect
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
Promote innovation and guide change
Achieve results

ABILITIES:
Ability to plan, organize and direct the provision of health services within an interdisciplinary environment.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment.

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

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of relevant legislation and Correctional Service Canada policies (e.g. Commissioner’s Directives).

ABILITIES
Ability to manage human resources.
Ability to manage financial resources.
Ability to develop partnerships.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements:
Willingness to work outside normal or business hours with short notice.
Willingness to travel as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Medical Clearance through Health Canada or alternatives designated by Health Canada.
Valid CPR certificate with AED.
Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse in the Province of Work, with no conditions or restrictions.

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

The Correctional Service of Canada is dedicated to supporting inclusive, barrier-free selection processes for all candidates. At any time during a selection process, candidates may request an accommodation to facilitate their assessment in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/informationcandidates/accommodations.html for additional information on accommodation in a selection process. Alternatively, you may direct any specific enquiries to the departmental contact identified on this advertisement.

For general information when applying on a selection process, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-servicecommission/jobs/services/gc jobs/informationcandidates.html.

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.