Licensed Practical Nurse

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

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.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to fill two vacancies at the HS-PHS-07 group and level in Chateh and John D'or, Alberta.

A pool of qualified or partially assessed candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level with various language requirements, various security requirements, various conditions of employment, various tenures (acting, assignment/secondment, deployment, term and/or indeterminate).

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets, if applicable). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement (including the duration of the experience, if required). Lack of EXAMPLES and DETAILS may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine whether or not you meet the qualifications. One effective approach would be to use the wording of each experience criterion as a heading and then demonstrate that you have the required experience and ensure that clear and accurate details are provided. Your resume may be used to validate the information provided in the cover letter."

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

EDUCATION:
• A diploma or certificate from a recognized college or training program for Licensed Practical Nurses as specified by the college of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a province or territory of Canada.

EXPERIENCE:
• Recent* and significant* experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
*Recent and significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full time performance of duties for a minimum period of 1 year within the last 3 years.

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

• Experience in working in outpost/remote settings.
• Experience in Telehealth.
• Experience delivering presentations and/or facilitating groups.
• Experience working with First Nation communities
• Proficiency in speaking the Cree language.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Communication (Oral)
• Communication (Written)
• Continuous Learning
• Dependability
• Demonstrating integrity and respect

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
• Thinking things Through
• Client Service Orientation
• Showing Initiative and being action oriented
• Working effectively with others

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 its serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Aboriginal peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

Medical Clearance

i) PRE-PLACEMENT: Category 1 health evaluation + COVID-19 self-screening questionnaire

ii) PERIODIC: Category 3 health evaluation according to the schedule outlined in the Occupational Health Evaluation Standard for “First Nations and Inuit Health Branch Nurses Assigned to Isolated Posts in Northern First Nations Communities”

iii) 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 and Appendix A of the Occupational Health Evaluation Standard Schedule

iv) 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

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

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

Continuous professional registration with the College and Association of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta.

Current CPR certification

Note: Candidates must meet and maintain the above condition 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

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.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

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

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.