Nurse Practitioner

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

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their responses that they meet the essential education and experience qualifications. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in the screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide sufficient information will result in the candidate being screened out and rejected from the process.

Duties

KEY ACTIVITIES

• Performs comprehensive health assessments, diagnoses health/illness conditions, and treats, monitors, manages and evaluates acute and chronic illnesses.

• Orders and interprets screening and diagnostic tests, performs medical procedures, prescribes medications and makes referrals to other specialist medical providers or programs.

• Supports, educates, coaches and counsels clients regarding diagnosis, prognosis and condition self management.

• Develops, utilizes and evaluates processes within the practice setting to ensure that clients receive coordinated health services; collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary health services team to provide and promote inter-professional client centered evidence-based care at the individual, organization and system level and advocates on the client's behalf.

• Assesses, identifies and critically analyzes information from a variety of sources to determine trends and patterns that have health implications; guides, initiates and provides leadership in the development and implementation of standards, practice guidelines, quality assurance and education and research initiatives.

• Initiates or participates in the design of services/interventions for health promotion, health protection and the prevention of injury, illness, disease and complications.

• Acts as a preceptor, mentor and coach to nursing colleagues and other members of the health services team.

• Work collaboratively with other health service providers such as physicians, nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, dieticians, administrative assistants as well as staff outside of health services such as Correctional Officers for effective delivery of services.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff positions of various tenures including permanent or temporary.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized university with acceptable specialization as a Nurse Practitioner.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

Possess a Registered Nurse Practitioner license in good standing from the provincial regulatory body in a Canadian province or territory. (In order to be appointed, candidates must be registered in the province or territory where the position is being staffed.)

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of five years’ experience as a Registered Nurse.

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

Asset Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE

Experience working as a Nurse Practitioner
Experience in program management such as needs assessment, planning organizing, coordinating and evaluation; or Experience in planning and implementing health related programs
Experience in planning comprehensive discharge plans for individuals with complex medical problems.
Experience working with Indigenous communities
Experience working in Emergency or Intensive care units
Experience working in a community based setting such as Public Health or Community Mental Health
Experience working in maternal or women’s health
Experience working in a correctional environment.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KEY 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 communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Ongoing Nurse Practitioner registration with a provincial Nursing regulatory agency in the Canadian province or territory of practice with no conditions or restrictions.

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

Valid CPR (level C) certificate with AED.

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

We may assess the essential and asset qualifications using interviews, written tests (take home assignments or other), references or a combination of these or other assessment methods. 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.

You must be able to provide proof of your education credentials.

For this selection process, we will communicate with you by email. You must provide a valid email address to which you wish to receive communication regarding this selection process. It is your responsibility to inform of any change of address, telephone number and / or email address. You must ensure to check/view your email accounts including spam, promotion or other folders regularly as there may be a deadline for responses. Candidates who respond past the deadline risk being removed from the selection process.

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs.html

Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process prior to the closing date. You may also review jobs open to the public through INFOTEL at 1-800-645-5605. The INFOTEL number for persons using a TTY/TDD is 1-800-532-9397.

For general information when applying on a selection process, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/applying-government-canada-jobs-how-to-apply.html

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.