Assistant Communicable Disease Coordinator

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

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Your responses to the screening questions will be used as the primary source of information. Your resume will only be used to validate this information.

--> SELECTED CANDIDATES MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO SASKATCHEWAN. Applicants may wish to review the Relocation Directive for information pertaining to entitlement for relocation benefits: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/nrd-drc/index-eng.php

Duties

The Assistant Communicable Disease Coordinator reviews and assesses results under the Public Health Act, including category 1 and 2 reportable diseases. Following guidance from the Medical Health Officer, they support case and contact tracing, treatment and follow-up.

Work environment

First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB), Indigenous Services Canada, is recruiting Registered Nurses to provide quality, evidence-informed nursing services, respectful of culture and intended to enhance the health of First Nations peoples in Saskatchewan. The Registered Nurse collaborates in the delivery of comprehensive health programs which include promoting, protecting and preserving the health of First Nations populations. Health Care programs are designed in partnership with community members and leaders to promote environments that support good health.

By joining our team, you will build strong working relationships with First Nation communities, partners, and health professionals. The maintenance of cultural competence and the provision of culturally safe care are paramount in these areas of practice.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff two Assistant Communicable Disease Coordinators based out of Regina, Saskatchewan.

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), and in various locations within Saskatchewan.

Positions to be filled: 2

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 an acceptable specialization in nursing

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:
•Eligibility for registration as a registered nurse in a province or territory of Canada

Experience:
•Minimum of three years experience in nursing
•Experience managing or leading a healthcare program, healthcare services, or healthcare team
•Experience collaborating with stakeholders such as First Nations community health practitioners or provincial partners in coordinating healthcare services

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

Asset 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
•Experience with community development principles and strategies
•Experience with community engagement
•Experience teaching or giving presentations
•Experience writing documents relating to process or policy development
•Experience working with Indigenous people or organizations
•Experience using the Panorama Public Health Information System or other electronic charting tool
•Experience in communicable disease management
•Experience interpreting and implementing best practice guidelines
•Experience using spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel or a computer database system such as Electronic Service Delivery Reporting Template

Organizational Need:
Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. 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 the following Employment Equity group (self-declaration): Indigenous peoples

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
•Knowledge of the social, economic or cultural factors that influence First Nations health

Competencies:
•Indigenous cultural competency
•Demonstrating integrity and respect
•Thinking things through
•Collaborate with partners and stakeholders

Abilities:
•Ability to communicate effectively orally
•Ability to communicate effectively in writing
•Ability to provide professional nursing support such as mentoring or change management

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

Operational Requirements:
•Willingness to relocate to Saskatchewan
•Willingness to complete mandatory education/training relevant to the position
•Availability for regional and national travel. Incumbents may be required to travel.
•Willingness and ability to work flexible or irregular hours
•Willingness and ability to work overtime in the event of a Public Health emergency or outbreak

Conditions of employment

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
•Current BLS Certification (healthcare provider CPR)
•Continuous professional registration, in good standing, or eligibility to register with College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

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

•Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice
•Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency
•Candidates will be asked to provide proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
•All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the 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.