Community Health Nurse Practice Consultant: Home Care Program

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).

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: 1

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:

A Master’s Degree in Nursing, or in a related area specific to the position, from a recognized post-secondary institution.

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 Home Care Nursing.

*Recent and significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full time performance of duties for a minimum period of 3 consecutive years within the last 5 years

Organizational Competencies:

• Respectful of Diversity

Core and Organizational Competencies:

• Communication (Oral)
• Communication (Written)
• Dependability
• Continuous Learning

Behavioural Competencies:

• Change Management
• Initiative
• Judgement
• 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)

Experience:

• Experience working in/with First Nation communities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the Community Health Nurses of Canada (CHNC) Standards and how they apply to First Nation communities
• Knowledge of adult education theories and practices
• Knowledge of evaluation of methodologies for learning
• Knowledge of best practices used in area of specialty

Organizational Needs:

Preference may be given to individuals within the following employment equity designated groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups

Operational Requirements:

• Travel to remote and rural locations on gravel roads or small aircraft
• CPR Certificate, Healthcare Provider Level C, renewed annually

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Continuous professional registration with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta

Note: Candidates must meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout 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

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.