Manager, Area/Zone Nursing Programs

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education and experience qualifications and, if applicable, other (non-essential) qualifications. When answering these questions, please provide detailed, concrete examples that clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirement. Failure to clearly substantiate how you meet the screening criteria may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates may not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Duties

As one of our Nurse Managers in our dynamic team you will:
• Provide professional support, leadership, advice and direction to nurses on policy, practice and programs.
• Promote a safe, healthy, respectful and learning work environment in the communities where nurses work
• Establish collaborative relationships with provincial/local nurse leaders, professional associations and provincial/private organizations that have a relationship with the provision of health services to First Nation communities.
• Assist in evaluating the efficacy of nursing programming: including health service delivery , professional development, and national policy.
• Represent Regional Nursing program interests on advisory groups, associations and committees as determined by the Manager of Nursing Operations.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to establish and implement nursing and administration guidelines in the Region.
• Manage the cost centre budget of assigned communities.
• Work in collaboration with the Nurse Educator for Professional Development to coordinate the implementation of education plans for nurses.

Work environment

What to Expect:
Indigenous Services Canada, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) is looking to staff Nurse Manager positions in the Regional office to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team.

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, Manitoba Region is committed to providing high-quality health care to First Nations people entrusted to our care.

In Manitoba there are 22 remote/isolated First Nation communities. You will occasionally be expected to travel to these communities to connect with the health teams and provide clinical advice, support and consultation.

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) has an interesting and unique mandate by playing a role in supporting services and programs in communities such as health, education, economic development, housing, community infrastructure and social support. In the context of reconciliation, ISC supports Aboriginal peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) in their efforts to improve social well-being and economic prosperity to the benefit of all Canadians.

Intent of the process

This process will initially be used to staff one temporary position (Acting, Assignment, Deployment, Secondment, Specified period) and one permanent position located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level for current and future opportunities (Acting, Assignment, Deployment, Indeterminate, Secondment, Specified period) within Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Indigenous Services Canada.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• In 500 words or less please tell us why you want to work with First Nations communities.
  
  The text question will be used to assess: Communicate effectively in writing.

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

Graduation with a 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.

*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.

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 or Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC) at www.canalliance.org.

Degree equivalency

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

Experience in establishing and maintaining relationships with partners or stakeholders.
Experience in working with First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis.
Experience in providing advice to management.
Experience in the management and allocation of human resources.
Recent* and Significant** experience managing health programs and/or services.

*Recent is described as within the last five (5) years.
**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the full time performance of duties for a minimum period of 2 years

Communicate effectively in writing

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

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.

*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.

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 or Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC) at www.canalliance.org.

Degree equivalency

Experience in managing and being accountable for a budget
Experience working in First Nation communities

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Communicate effectively orally.
Think things Through
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Mobilize people
Achieve Results
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders

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

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.

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

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Medical clearance.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Continuous professional registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba with liability insurance as outlined by the governing body.
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.
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 .

Note: Candidates must meet and maintain the above 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

All communication throughout the entire staffing process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

We will communicate with applicants by e-mail. It is your responsibility to verify your e-mails regularly to ensure that you do not miss out on any opportunities. Failure to respond in the prescribed timeframe will result in your application not being referred to the hiring manager. The applicant shall ensure that the e-mail address provided is valid and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Candidates are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice.

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

Proof of education will be required. 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.

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

If you do not respond to our communications we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the process.

A top down approach may be used to assess candidates.

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.