Chief, Health Services

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

Management, coordination and delivery of health care services and inter-disciplinary clinical services to federal offenders within an Intitutional Health Service Centre(s), Regional Hospital or Regional Treatment Centre (RTC) setting (Psychiatric Hospital or Intermediate Mental Health Care Unit). Participation in institutional operations and on the Institutional Management Committee, and provides input into the development, implementation of strategic plans, operational institutional policies, procedures, evaluation and quality assurance methods and tools. Develops and maintains effective communications within the CSC and with other professional organizations and community agencies.

Work environment

About Us
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is the federal government agency responsible for administering sentences of a term of two years or more, as imposed by the courts. CSC is responsible for managing institutions of various security levels and supervising offenders under conditional release in the community.

Our Mission
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), as part of the criminal justice system and respecting the rule of law, contributes to public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure and humane control.

Intent of the process

A qualified pool of candidates will be established from this process

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution or college with an acceptable specialization in nursing, nursing service administration, nursing education or some other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Recent and significant* experience in one or more of the following areas: psychiatric, medical-surgical, emergency or other related fields.

*Recent and significant experience is normally gained over 3 consecutive years within the last 5 years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of nursing management strategies in the delivery of health services.
Knowledge of professional Standards of Practice from the college of Nurses for the respective Province of Work.
Knowledge of the issues and trends affecting the management and delivery of health programs.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and Correctional Service Canada policies (e.g. Commissioner’s Directives).

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Create vision and strategy
Mobilize people
Uphold integrity and respect
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
Promote innovation and guide change
Achieve results

ABILITIES
Ability to plan, organize and direct the provision of health services.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment.

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

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.

Relevant additional certifications.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience managing human resources.
Experience managing financial resources.
Experience in program management such as needs assessment, planning, organizing, coordinating and evaluation.
Experience in coordinating Health and/or Training Programs.
Experience in dealing with Aboriginal communities.
Experience in dealing with community-based health organizations, such as public health or mental health.
Experience in planning, developing, coordinating and supporting the implementation of comprehensive formal discharge/post release plans for individuals with complex medical problems.
Experience working in an interdisciplinary environment.
Experience working in a correctional environment.

ABILITIES
Ability to manage human resources.
Ability to manage financial resources.
Ability to develop partnerships.

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

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements:
Willingness to work outside normal or business hours with little or no notice.
Willingness to travel as required.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment:
Reliability and Security: Reliability Status Security Clearance.
Medical Clearance through Health Canada or alternatives designated by Health Canada.
Valid CPR certificate with AED.
Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse in the Province of Work, with no conditions or 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

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

We may assess the essential and asset qualifications using interviews, written tests (take home assignments or other), references or a combination of these or other assessment methods. Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to inform the assessment of the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

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.