Chief, Health Services

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Duties

The Chief, Health Services’ main tasks consist of:

Organizing, coordinating and evaluating the clinical physical and mental health services;

Orchestrate medical and paramedic services offered to clients, including medical services, dental, optometrist, physiotherapy, etc.;

Ensure and maintain high quality health services and professional services offered to inmates under federal jurisdiction;

Align health services with internal partners (Correctional operations, Case management…) and external partners (hospitals, clinics, etc.).

You will report to the Manager, Health Care and Rehabilitation Programs and Services (WP-06) and will work collaboratively on files including Human Resources, finance, supplies as well as operational activities for identified sectors. You will be required to maintain a collaborative approach in order to meet organizational expectations and to adjust accordingly.

Work environment

CSC nurses, client care attendants and clinicians (supervised by the Chief, Health Services) provide a variety of services to inmates. Nurses participate in different activities: evaluations, physical and mental health follow-ups and treatment, create awareness and education to inmates affected by infectious diseases about healthy lifestyles and treatments pertaining to overall health.

In each of our Penal Institutions, you can find a Health Care Centre comprised of a multidisciplinary team of professionals composed of Client Care Attendants, Auxiliary Nurses, Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers, Psychoeducators, Mental Health Workers, Physicians, Psychiatrists, Health Managers and other Clinicians.

Under the supervision of the Chief, Health Services, nursing staff are the primary Health Care providers to the inmate population and work in a Clinic within the Institutions.

In addition, also under the supervision of the Chief, Health Services, nursing personnel provide all services and programs offered in the community and adapted to all types of patients such as:

Infectious disease (Hepatitis, HIV, …)

Infection Prevention and Control

Harm Reduction

Older Persons in Custody

Palliative care

Chronic Diseases

Pain Management

Medical assistance in dying

Treatment – opiate dependence;

Discharge planning;

Education on drug therapy and other overall health;

Emergency services;

Care of wounds;

Vaccination, etc.

Intent of the process

Create a pool of NU-HOS-05 qualified candidates for various locations in the Quebec region, various linguistic profiles and various employment periods (indeterminate, term, assignment, secondment, deployment).

Positions to be filled: 10

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 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.

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

Relevant additional certifications.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

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 a correctional environment.

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

Various language requirements
French essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

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)

Operational Requirements:

Willingness to work outside normal or business hours with little or no notice.

Willingness to travel as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Medical Clearance through Health Canada or alternatives designated by Health Canada.

Valid CPR certificate with AED for health professional.

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

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.