Health Services Nurse

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

Applications will be accepted online only. Please apply online at www.canada.ca/government-jobs. If you have a disability that prevents you from applying on-line please contact the hiring manager as identified on this poster.

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). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. We ask that you indicate your preference in your application.

The RCMP is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the four Employment Equity groups: women, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, or members of visible minority groups. You will find the self-declaration form within the online job application.

Duties

Registered Nurse duties which include but not limited to occupational health services, emergency nursing services, immunizations, administration of medications via oral, intravenous, intramuscular, intradermal; dressing changes, nursing assessments, patient care with medical conditions such as influenza, musculoskeletal injuries, head injuries, etc. Performing audiograms, vision testing, electrocardiograms and occasionally spirometry testing during routine medical examinations for RCMP members and cadets.

Work environment

Top reasons to work for Regina RCMP:
- Worry-free parking
- RCMP offers great benefits including sick leave, family-related leave, health/dental plans, and a great pension plan. For more information regarding benefits, please see the above link
- Free use of RCMP facilities such as the gym, pool, skating rink, and indoor track
- Located in West Regina, you’ll be a short distance from running paths and parks.

Intent of the process

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM. Information regarding the CM appointment will be sent to all applicable candidates who are within the area of selection and participated in the advertised process.

This process will be used to staff an indeterminate full time position.

A pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff positions with various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, and deployment).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Occupational Certification: Registered nurse in the province of Saskatchewan

Recent* and significant** experience in providing nursing services in one of the following areas: occupational health, disability case management, rehabilitative services, or general clinical nursing.
*Recent is defined as experience normally obtained within the past 5 years.
**Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of duties for approximately two (2) years.

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

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

Degree equivalency

Experience working in an occupational health environment

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Oral communication

Written communication

Ability to effectively handle heavy workloads, establish priorities, and meet deadlines

Attention to details

Working effectively with others

Dependability

Thinking things through

Demonstrating integrity and respect

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

Knowledge of the theories and principles related to occupational health and safety regulations

Knowledge of Disability Case Management

Knowledge of emergency medical treatment

Willing and able to be exposed to communicable diseases

Willing and able to travel via commercial or government services if required

Willing and able to work overtime

Conditions of employment

Security Clearance: Royal Canadian Mounted Police Enhanced Reliability Status

Certification in CPR Level C

Must be licensed and registered with the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association

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 required to show original proof of certification. 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/.

The successful applicant will have to obtain an RCMP security clearance. The process also requires a Security/Reliability Interview, a field investigation in matters of credit/finances, education, employment, references, on-line activities, alcohol and/or drug use, etc.

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.