Updated: REGISTERED NURSES – Take your career to the next level in occupational health

Important messages

Update: A referral of candidates will be forwarded to the Assessment Board on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 8:00am EDT. If you wish to have your application included in this referral, please ensure your application is submitted prior to the aforementioned date and time. Please note, this does not mean that the job advertisement will close on this date, but instead serves as a notification that assessment will begin for those candidates who have completed and submitted an application prior to July 2, 2019 at 8:00 am.

• Allow us to introduce you to another facet of Health Canada

Health Canada’s Public Service Occupational Health Program (PSOHP) offers Occupational Health Medical Services Managers a unique opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of Occupational Health Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Health Physicians, Administrative Officers and Managers who, together, make a REAL difference in the health of Canadian Federal Public Servants.

As one of the largest employers in the country, Health Canada provides you with an exceptional workplace, opportunities for professional development, a generous education allowance, reimbursement of professional nursing licence fees and access to continued learning throughout your career. You will also enjoy benefits (dental and health care) for you and your family, an appealing pension plan and access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Most of all, Health Canada values your well being and appreciates that you have a life outside of work. As such, you will bask in the comfort of a Monday to Friday work week (no shift work/no weekends). Based on demand, you will be asked to conduct Occupational Health Nurse clinical duties to cover surge capacity.

You will be supported every step of the way with access to successful networking and mentoring programs that enable you to connect with managers from across the department and peers at various experience levels.

This inventory is intended to staff positions with various language requirements on a temporary and permanent basis. We currently have vacancies in Winnipeg, Vancouver and Halifax. Positions in Toronto, Ottawa, Edmonton and Montreal could become available at any time. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

If this opportunity is not for you but you know someone that would be perfect for us, please pass it on. While we can’t provide a finders fee, we guarantee you will feel rewarded in helping us find a match!

Duties

You are talented, driven and want to make a meaningful contribution that really impacts the health of Canadian Federal Public Servants and we want you!

• What will you be doing?

The PSOHP is the occupational health service provider responsible for the provision of three service lines for federal government department employers: Occupational Health Evaluations Services, Communicable Diseases Services and Occupational Hygiene Advice.

As such, some of the challenging and rewarding duties you will be undertaking are:

- Managing the daily operation, administration and delivery of Occupational Health (OH) medical services including the delivery of OH nursing services in the Regions;

- Managing the daily operation and administration of the Regional OH medical clinic(s) in collaboration with the OH Medical Officer(s), Administrative Officer and Regional Manager;

- Directly supervising all regional OH Nurses who may be located across multiple locations and provinces in some regions;

- Serving as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders for information on OH medical services in the Regions;

- Advising clients and stakeholders on the interpretation of national and regional medical clinic initiatives, policies, guidelines and administrative procedures; and,

- Conducting OH Nurse clinical duties on an if/as required basis.

Work environment

• We’ve established why you should work with us. Our question to you now is, WHERE?

The culturally diverse city of Winnipeg perhaps? *Known for unique winter experiences, flourishing arts scene, colourful festivals, and character neighbourhoods, as well as its green spaces and access to outdoor activities. Not to mention the more than 1,100 restaurants, numerous world-class attractions, museums, theatres and sports venues.

Or would you prefer Halifax? **Rated one of the top ten friendliest cities in Canada with its mild winters and gorgeous summers. The weather rarely gets extremely hot or extremely cold. This is a result of Halifax being situated by the sea. The Atlantic Ocean is a major influence on the city’s moderate, yet always changing weather.

Wait, there is also Vancouver! ***A west coast seaport in British Columbia, is among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. Vancouver is also a popular filming location with its surrounding mountains. The city offers world class shopping, gourmet meals, outdoor adventure and much more.

*https://www.tourismwinnipeg.com/media/media-kit/winnipeg-facts
**https://discoverhalifaxns.com/surprising-halifax-facts/
***https://www.tourismvancouver.com/

Neither? No problem! While we have immediate openings in Winnipeg, Halifax and Vancouver, opportunities may become available at any time in trendy Toronto, surprising Edmonton, multicultural Montreal and in the heart of the Nation’s Capital, Ottawa.

Whether you are looking for a change now or in the future, we encourage you to apply and look forward to having you join our team.

Positions to be filled: 3

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 acceptable specialization in Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education or other specialty relevant to the position OR a Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Eligibility for registration as a Registered Nurse in a province or territory of Canada.

Recent and significant* experience in the direct provision of disability management services and occupational health assessments.

* Recent and significant experience refers to the depth and breadth of experience normally gained from performing the duties for a minimum of two (2) years within the last five (5) years

Experience in the direct provision of three (3) out of the following five (5) services:
1) Immunizations
2) Tuberculin Skin Tests (TSTs)
3) Occupational Audiometry
4) Occupational Spirometry
5) Travel Health Services

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

Various language requirements
Including, but not limited to:
- English Essential
- Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
- Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
Mobilize People
Achieve Results
Collaborate with Partners & Stakeholders
Uphold Integrity and Respect (including Respectful of Diversity)

Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to manage conflict effectively

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Secret Status security clearance

Current registration in good standing as a registered nurse in the province or territory where the position is located.

Possession of a valid driver’s license or personal mobility to the degree associated with possession of a valid driver’s license (such as public transportation).

Ability to manually lift and carry equipment safely to a maximum of 20 kg when travelling from the office location to deliver services.

Overnight and same day travel from the office location to a variety of work sites to deliver services.

Due to operational requirements, teleworking arrangements are not permitted.

Willingness to adjust work hours on occasion based on operational needs; may be required to work overtime on weekdays or evenings.

Willingness to wear personal protective equipment.

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

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

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gcjobs/information-candidates/accommodations.html

You are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of your choice (English or French). You are asked to indicate your preferred official language in your application.

Should your application be retained, you will be contacted for further assessment. The qualifications you will be assessed against will be communicated to you in advance.

All information pertaining to the process will be sent by email. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your email account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis.

Please consult our Initial Appointees Relocation Program:
https://www.canada.ca/fr/secretariat-conseil-tresor/services/deplacements-reinstallation/addendum-programme-reinstallation-nouveaux-employes-fonction-publique.html#num101

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.