Nurse Education 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

Please be advised this process will be used to staff positions in Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).

Duties

First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB), Indigenous Services Canada, is recruiting Registered Nurses to provide quality, evidence-informed nursing services to support our nurses working in First Nations communities. This position is intended to enhance the health of First Nations people by providing culturally respectful support to community health nurses working in the diverse cultures of Canada’s First Nation communities.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

The Nurse Education Advisor provides advice, guidance and assistance to nurses working in First Nation communities.

The Nurse Education Advisor will:

• Provide advisory/consultative services, professional support and guidance to First Nations nursing professionals
• Conduct monitoring activities (e.g. site visits), verify compliance with standards, assess/evaluate progress and prepare reports
• Participate in the identification of training needs for public health professionals; provide training activities
• Develop and deliver information sessions for best practice and knowledge in public health
• Participate with orientating new hires to community based programs

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 and may be used to staff similar positions on a term, acting and/or permanent basis in Edmonton, Alberta.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 500 words (maximum)

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, nursing service administration, nursing education or some other specialty relevant to the position.

*A baccalaureate or higher level degree, as established by educational authorities.

Degree equivalency

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

Experience:

Recent* and significant** experience working as a Registered Nurse in a Public Health/Community Health setting.

*Recent is defined as within the last five (5) years

**Significant is defined as consisting of at least two (2) cumulative years of experience with the candidate performing complex activities relating to the provision of Public Health/Community Health services.

Organizational Competencies:

Respectful of Diversity

Core Competencies:

Communication (Oral)
Communication (Written)
Continuous Learning
Dependability

Behavioural Competencies:

Adaptability
Client Service Orientation
Initiative
Mentoring
Teamwork and Cooperation

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

A Master’s degree in Nursing or a field related to health.

Degree equivalency

Knowledge of current health issues in Canada and First Nations Communities.
Knowledge of current research supporting public health best practices.
Experience working with First Nations communities.
Proficiency in speaking a First Nations language.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

Employment Equity may be used to address demonstrated under-representation of any of the 4 designated groups: Women, Aboriginal, Persons with Disability, Visible Minority.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintain current CPR Level C.
• Travel to remote locations on gravel roads or small aircraft.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime on occasion.
• Willingness and ability to travel for 14 consecutive days inclusive of a weekend.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=12561&section=text)

b) Agree to undertake a Category 3 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).

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Continuous professional registration with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta. Practice permit must be without 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

Candidates will be asked to provide original proof of your education credentials.
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.

Candidates will be asked to provide proof of Canadian citizenship.

Candidates must ensure that they are available for any testing or interviews required.

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.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview will be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

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.