Education Practice Advisor

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

Your application and screening questions will be used to assess the Ability to communicate effectively in writing. Your responses to the screening questions will be used as the primary source of information and your resume will only be used to validate this information. Lack of examples and details, or indicating "please refer to resume", will result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met. When examples are requested for recent and significant experience, failure to supply dates with concrete examples demonstrating the timeframe and the how experience was gained will also result in your application being rejected.

*** 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

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB), Ontario Region is looking to recruit Education Practice Advisors to support the delivery of high quality, evidence-based, and culturally appropriate health care services. Duties of the position include but are not limited to the following:
• Conduct monitoring activities (e.g. chart audits), verify compliance with standards, assess/evaluate progress and prepare reports.
• Participate in the identification of training needs for nurses and provide recommendations on the selection of training activities.
• Participate with orientating new hires to community based programs and to working in primary care in First Nations Communities.
• Provide professional support and guidance to nursing professionals and to community-based staff relative to the delivery of primary care services to First Nations.
• Deliver training activities through various modalities: in classroom, virtual and in community.

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. First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB), Ontario Region is committed to providing high-quality and culturally appropriate health care services for the communities that we serve.

The position is full-time and requires the candidate to split their time between their assigned isolated and remote First Nation community (Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (Big Trout Lake), Weagamow (Round Lake), Eabametoong (Fort Hope), Mishkeegogamang (New Osnaburgh), Kaschechewan, Sandy Lake, and Pikangikum) and off-site (designated satellite office or telework). The incumbent may be eligible for overtime and/or rates as per the Travel Directive (National Joint Council).

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this poster is to staff seven (7) indeterminate positions and requires the candidate to split their time between their assigned isolated and remote First Nation community (Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (Big Trout Lake), Weagamow (Round Lake), Eabametoong (Fort Hope), Mishkeegogamang (New Osnaburgh), Kaschechewan, Sandy Lake, and Pikangikum) and off-site (designated satellite office or telework).

The results of this process may be used to staff same or similar English Essential positions with various tenures (acting, assignment/secondment, deployment, term and/or indeterminate) and various security clearance levels within Indigenous Services Canada.

Positions to be filled: 7

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 post-secondary institution* with acceptable specialization in nursing, nursing service administration, nursing education or some other specialty relevant to the position.

*Recognized post-secondary institution: Public or private institution that has been given authority to grant degrees, diplomas, and other credentials by a public or private act of a provincial/territorial legislature or through a government-mandated quality assurance mechanism. For greater certainty, also included are institutions authorized to grant specific academic credentials for specific academic programs.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Eligibility for registration as a registered nurse in a province or territory of Canada.

EXPERIENCE
EXP 1 - Recent* and Significant** experience providing health care services as a licensed Registered Nurse in one or more of the following areas:
1. Primary Care; or
2. Acute Care or Urgent Care or Emergency Care; or
3. Medical/Surgical Care; or
4. Public Health Care.

Recent* is defined as within the last eight years
Significant** is defined as at least five years’ experience with the candidate performing complex activities related to this task in a wide variety of situations.

EXP 2 - Recent* and Significant** experience providing health care services as a licensed Registered Nurse in remote Indigenous communities in the following areas:
1. Primary Care; and
2. Acute Care or Urgent Care or Emergency Care.

Recent* is defined as within the last five years
Significant** is defined as at least one years’ experience with the candidate performing complex activities related to this task in a wide variety of situations.

EXP 3 - Experience utilizing technology to:
-Follow up, instruct and assess nursing practice; or
-Follow up with clients and families; or
-Consult with and coordinate and develop a plan of care with allied health care providers.

EXP 4 - Experience mentoring and/or teaching nursing students.

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

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

ASSET EDUCATION
NURSE PRACTITIONER: Graduation with a Master’s degree in Nursing from a recognized post-secondary institution* or graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution* in Nurse Practitioner Program with successful completion of approved training in Primary Care, All Ages specialization or some other specialty relevant to the position.

OR

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

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Thinking things through
Continuous Learning

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to interpret and implement nursing standards and best practice guidelines
Ability to give constructive feedback

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disability.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status Security Clearance;

Valid driver's license or personal mobility to a degree normally associated with the possession of a driver's license;

Medical Clearance:
a) A valid Category 3 pre-placement medical clearance (including dependents, if applicable) in accordance with Appendix A of the Occupational Health Evaluation Standard (http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=12561&section=text)
b) Agree to undertake a Category 3 pre-placement periodic health evaluation in accordance with Appendix A of the Occupational Health Evaluation Standard Schedule (http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=12561&section=HTML).
c) For persons proposed for relocation to an isolated post/remote location and who have dependents: a valid Category 1 medical clearance for their dependent(s) in accordance with section 4.2 of the Isolated Post and Government Housing Directive (http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/index.php?hl=1&lang=eng&merge=3&did=4&vid=12&pv=1)
d) For persons proposed for relocation to an isolated post/remote location and who have dependents: consent to their dependent(s) to undertake a Category 1 periodic health evaluation in accordance with Appendix A of the Occupational Health Evaluation Standard Schedule (http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=12561&section=HTML).

Willingness and ability to travel in small aircraft, off road vehicles and by boat in varied weather conditions to communities in remote and isolated areas;

Willingness and ability to work in a rigorous, diverse and often demanding work environment;

Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required;

May be required to be temporarily reassigned to other communities as operationally required;

Willingness and ability to perform on call duties, work after hours, and on weekends as required;

Willingness and ability to complete mandatory education/training relevant to the position;

A valid license to practice nursing in the province of Ontario with a CNO designation of entitled to practice; and

Successful completion of the in-class Canadian Heart and Stoke Foundation Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications within the six (6) months from date of application and prior to signing the Letter of Offer.

However, in the event that in-class Heart and Stroke ACLS and PALS course offerings are restricted due to COVID-19, at minimum the candidate must successfully complete the online Canadian Heart and Stroke ACLS and PALS courses within the six (6) months from date of application and prior to signing the Letter of Offer.

Full certification that includes the in-class portion of the Canadian Heart and Stroke ACLS and PALS must be completed at the first available course offering.

- If you are taking these courses solely to meet the conditions of employment requirements as part of this process, then you will be reimbursed for the course fees.

- The courses must have been completed within the last six (6) months from date of application and prior to signing the letter of offer;

- You must have registered for the course after your date of application and you must complete the course prior to accepting an offer of employment in writing.

- You must submit the certification(s) of successful completion.

- Reimbursement can only take place once you become an employee (i.e. after you have accepted an offer of employment in writing and your start date has commenced).

- Should you refuse an offer of employment then reimbursement will not be made available to you.

- You cannot seek reimbursement from Indigenous Services Canada if you have been reimbursed already or if the fees have been covered by another organization.

Important Note: Candidates must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

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

An interview may be administered.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

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

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the conditions of employment throughout their employment.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Candidates will be required to provide original proof of education as part of this selection process. Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca for further information.

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

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact 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).

Time sensitive correspondence may be transmitted via e-mail and it will be the candidate's responsibility to ensure they check their e-mail regularly. Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:

-Applicants can create a profile and a résumé that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
-Applicants can modify their application/résumé at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
-Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
-Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.
-For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.