Nurse Practice Advisor

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Assessment accommodation

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.

The First Nations and Inuit Health Branch supports the delivery of primary care services on-reserve in remote and isolated areas, where there are no provincial services readily available.

To learn more about Indigenous Services Canada, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada.html

To learn more about First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, visit:
https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/corporate/first-nations-inuit-health-branch.html

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar indeterminate or specified period employment.

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

Graduation with a Bachelor of nursing degree from a recognized post-secondary institution

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

Current registration as a Registered Nurse in the province/territory of employment in Canada and a member in good standing in that province/territory.

EXPERIENCE

Experience managing a health care program
Experience using spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel or a computer database system such as Electronic Service Delivery Reporting Template
Experience developing partnerships with First Nations or health service leaders
Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in nursing

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the elements of effective community health program planning, implementation and evaluation
Knowledge of the social, economic and cultural factors that influence First Nations health.

ABILITIES

Ability to research best practice
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to provide professional nursing support and guidance
Ability to develop and maintain partnerships
Ability to update standards and policies

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Working effectively with others
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Thinking things through
Respectful of Diversity
Leadership

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

EDUCATION

A Master’s Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience managing a home care program or health service
Experience with community development principles and strategies
Experience with community engagement
Experience with teaching or giving presentations
Experience writing documents such as competencies and standards
Experience working with Indigenous people or organizations

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment goals for Aboriginal peoples, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application indicate that they are an Aboriginal person (self-declaration).

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional requirement to work overtime
Occasional requirement for overnight travel

Conditions of employment

Reliability Security Clearance
Pre-employment medical may be required
Possession of a valid driver’s licence or the personal mobility to the degree associated with the possession of a valid driver’s licence
Availability for regional and inter-provincial travel is required. Incumbents may be required to travel by vehicle or small fixed wing aircraft, and occasionally into remote northern locations
Availability for flexible or irregular work hours
Overtime in the event of a Public Health emergency or outbreak
Continuous professional registration in good standing with the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses’ Association

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.