Mental Health Nurse

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

*** THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS REPLACING OUR PREVIOUS POSTING MENTAL HEALTH NURSE, REFERENCE NUMBER : DND19J-020197-000090, SELECTION PROCESS NUMBER : 19-DND-EA-MPC-448136, WHICH HAS BEEN CANCELLED. IF YOU APPLIED TO THE PREVIOUS ADVERTISEMENT, YOU MUST APPLY TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT TO BE CONSIDERED FURTHER. ***

Provide the contact information of 3 references:
1. Current Supervisor
2. Former Supervisor
3. A Co-worker

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel and relocation expenses.

Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this advertisement. All job applications must therefore be submitted through www.canada.ca/government-jobs. For this advertisement, applicants will be required to provide information which is only accessible when applying on-line (namely the job questionnaire).

The following are some of the benefits associated with applying online:
- Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
- Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
- Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
- Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.
- For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the screening questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying online.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.You must possess the identified Education credential(s) at the time of application.

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through your resume, cover letter, and/or in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in a cover letter or screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

The Canadian Forces Health Services (CFHS) is the designated health care provider for Canada’s military personnel, delivering medical and dental services at military installations across Canada and overseas.

Our mission is to deliver quality care and promote health protection to Canadian Forces personnel. We are a multi-disciplinary team that works together, guided by the best interests of those we serve. We support, promote and encourage the professional and personal development of our employees.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within the Department of National Defence.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 3,000 words (maximum)

Contact information for 3 references.

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.

AND

Master of Science in Nursing - Mental Health concentration or Mental Health Certificate combined with a year of significant and recent experience* in providing nursing care to a variety of persons experiencing mental health issues in a community mental health setting.
OR
Minimum of three years of significant and recent experience* in providing nursing care to a variety of persons experiencing mental health issues in a community mental health setting.

* “Significant and Recent Experience” is defined as experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities in community mental health nursing normally associated with full-time practice acquired within the last five years.

Note: Candidates must always have a university degree (Bachelors) as a minimal requirement.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Recent experience** providing biopsychosocial assessment and intervention to adult mental health patients with psycho-social difficulties.
Recent experience** providing counselling and therapy to adult patients with mental health issues.
Recent experience** working in a collaborative interdisciplinary practice environment.

** “Recent Experience” is defined as generally acquired during the last five years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Canadian Nurses Association Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, CPMHN(C).
Certificate in concurrent disorders such as addictions, sexology and others.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in working with patients suffering from concurrent disorders.
Experience working in delivering presentations and facilitating groups.
Experience in providing psychotherapy including, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, trauma therapy and Motivational interviewing techniques.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
As an equal opportunity employer, the Department of National Defence is committed to achieving a skilled, diversified workforce reflective of the Canadian population. We encourage members of the following designated groups to apply and also to self-identify: women, members of visible minority groups, aboriginal people and persons with disability.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness to work overtime may be required
Willingness to travel on short notice may be required
Willingness to work flexible hours may be required.

Conditions of employment

SECURITY CERTIFICATE:
Reliability

REGISTRATION:
Current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) of the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec.

Applicants must meet the above conditions of employment at the time of the appointment and maintain them during 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

Provide the contact information of 3 references:
1. Current Supervisor
2. Former Supervisor
3. A Co-worker

Provide a covering letter that may be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Applicants with disabilities: Should you require a technical aid or an alternative method of assessment to ensure an equitable assessment of your qualifications, please indicate so in your application.

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.