Nurse Education Advisor – Primary Care

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

When submitting your application to this selection process, you will be required to answer screening questions to demonstrate how you meet the Essential Qualifications (Occupational Certification, Education and all Essential Experiences) as well as any Asset Qualifications (if applicable). Please note that your application may be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

*** NOTE: Candidates MUST complete the screening questions that will be generated by the system automatically once the candidate applies. Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their responses to the screening questions how they meet the Essential Qualifications . Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities. You MUST provide concrete examples to illustrate how you meet each requirement.

Failure to provide information in the required format may result in your application being rejected from further consideration in the process.

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 in primary care. The Nurse Education Advisor will:

Provide advisory/consultative services, professional support and guidance to First Nations nursing professionals and support workers relative to the delivery of primary care services to First Nations
Conduct monitoring activities (e.g. site visits, chart audits), verify compliance with standards, assess/evaluate progress and prepare reports
Participate in the identification of training needs for primary care professionals and support workers; provide recommendations on the selection of training activities
Develop and deliver information sessions for best practice and knowledge in primary care
Participate with orientating new hires to community based programs and to working in primary care in First Nations Communities.

Work environment

Indigenous Services Canada is the Federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, while respecting individual choices and circumstances. The First Nations and Inuit Health Branch at Indigenous Services Canada supports the delivery of primary care, public health, home care and health promotion services on reserve and in Inuit communities. It also provides drug, dental and ancillary health services to First Nations and Inuit people regardless of residence.

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 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 as a Registered Nurse in the area of Primary Care, which must include emergency nursing and/or critical 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 years within the last 5 years.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Communication (Oral)
Communication (Written)
Continuous Learning
Dependability
Respectful of Diversity

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Adaptability
Client Service Orientation
Initiative
Judgement
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)

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

Degree equivalency

OTHER EDUCATION
Certification in ACLS, PALS, ITLS
CNA certification in ER or critical care nursing.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of current health issues in Canada and First Nations Communities.
Knowledge of current research supporting Primary Care best practices.

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
Maintain current BLS.
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.
Willingness and ability to work overtime in the event of a public health emergency or outbreak

Conditions of employment

Security clearance to the Reliability level.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Continuous professional registration (in good standing) with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta.

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.