Medical Adjudicator (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

PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS: The pre-screening questions MUST be completed when applying for this selection process. It is your responsibility as a candidate to answer these questions explaining and substantiating in detail: HOW, WHERE and WHEN (MM-YYYY to MM-YYYY) you meet each of the essential qualifications and asset qualifications (for education and experience) associated with the positions you are applying for. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples, which illustrate how you meet each qualification. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the education and the experiences described in candidates’ answers to the pre-screening questions. Failure to provide this information in the requested format will result in your application being rejected.
 
THE ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFECTIVELY IN WRITING could be assessed through prescreening questions.

Work environment

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is one of the largest departments in the Government of Canada, with over 28,000 people from coast to coast providing services to Canadians. You could work in a forward thinking, transformative service delivery Department that includes Service Canada, and the Labour Program, which continuously strives on innovation and supporting Canadians through #LifesBigMoments. See for yourself on how we have an impact on Canadians: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/results/stories.html

Joining our ESDC Medical Adjudication team has many advantages.
• We are a positive, dynamic bunch who work hard but also likes to bring humour and fun to the workplace. We have fresh ideas and are at the forefront of new, exciting and innovative projects as we aim to be the best in the government.
• Working in a large and busy department offers lots of exposure to different and unique contexts and a wide range of clients while supporting senior management at all levels.
• We believe that virtual teams are the way of the future and we have the technology in place to fully support our national client groups across our footprint.
• As much as we love what we do, we realize and appreciate that you have a life outside of work, we value our employees’ wellbeing.
• We take diversity seriously. We have an active and concrete role in supporting the Department in its diversity goals, therefore diversity is an important consideration in our own workforce decisions. ESDC was named one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and winner of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers Award. Learn more on: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/campaigns/recruitment.html

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified persons resulting from this process will be created and may be used to fill similar positions within the organization.

NOTE: Although the positions will be located in Gatineau, (Québec), virtual work reporting from another ESDC office in Canada may be possible for some positions upon national and regional management approval.

This is an anticipatory process. A fully or partially qualified pool may be created and may be used to staff similar positions within Employment and Social Development Canada in Gatineau.

Positions to be filled: 5

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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 Canadian post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in Nursing, Nursing Service Administration, Nursing Education or some other specialization relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Currently registered as a registered nurse (RN) in the province or territory where you work and be a member in good standing in that province or territory, as well as be willing and eligible to register, at the time of appointment, in the province of Ontario or Quebec.
AND
Entitled to practice with no restrictions.

Experience:
*Significant experience in one or more of the following areas:
• clinical settings;
• long term care settings;
• rehabilitation settings;
• public health;
• home care.

*Significant experience is defined as a minimum of three (3) years gained within the last five (5) years.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willing and able to work overtime as required;
• Willing and able to work in an open office space.

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

Various language requirements
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
• English Essential
• Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of etiology and diagnostic techniques;
• Knowledge of health and disease processes and how they affect the individual's functional capacity;
• Knowledge of treatment modalities, their side effects and medical prognoses.

Abilities
• Ability to apply principles and procedures;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally ;
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
• Ability to plan and organize.

Personal Suitabilities
• Working effectively with others;
• Decisiveness;
• Client service orientation;
• Changing and learning.

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

Experience:
• Experience in one or more of the following specialized nursing areas: psychiatric, medical surgical, oncology, neurological, medical rehabilitation or palliative care;

• Experience in medical adjudication with Canada Pension Plan Disability, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), Veterans Affairs, private insurers, or other medically-based disability programs.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

• Reliability Security Status;
• Candidates must maintain their registered nursing registration throughout their employment.

Candidates are required to provide proof of current Provincial/Territorial RN registration at time of application.

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

Persons requiring accommodation preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
We will accept applications on-line only. Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We will only contact those applicants screened into the process.

PLEASE NOTE: Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Failure to respond to certain communications may be construed as a withdrawal from this process.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

Management may choose one or more Asset Qualifications at the pre-screening stage.

An assignment/secondment or an acting appointment is a temporary resourcing option. The approval of your substantive supervisor may/will be required before an offer can be made.

Please note you will not be considered to be in travel status or on government business and that travel costs will not be reimbursed. Consequently, you will be responsible for travel costs.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

A test may be administered.

A validated self assessment may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.