Be a Health Canada Nurse

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This is an amended poster due to a change in the education requirement. Candidates that applied to selection process 15-NHW-CS-EA-MB-119113-01 are not required to re-apply.
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Support the health of First Nations communities

Are you a Registered Nurse or a Nurse Practitioner?
Health Canada is recruiting nurses with different levels of experience to fill various positions available in remote and/or isolated First Nations communities. The majority of nursing positions are available in Ontario and Manitoba; there are also work opportunities in Alberta and Quebec.

Health Canada offers:
* Full-time and part-time opportunities
* Comprehensive salary and benefits package
* The opportunity to work to a full scope of practice
* The opportunity to learn about First Nations culture
* Supportive learning and developmental environment

Visit our website to find out more about the different kinds of nursing positions we offer and learn about our flexible work schedules. We also encourage you to read the testimonials provided by current Health Canada nurses about working and living in a remote and/or isolated First Nations community.

The application process is simple and can be completed online by attaching your resume.

We are looking to hire the following three positions:
. Community Health Nurse
. Nurse In Charge (NIC)
. Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Duties

Community Health Nurses deliver comprehensive and community health nursing services to remote and/or isolated First Nations communities within Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and
Quebec. They provide in-depth nursing knowledge, skills, clinical expertise and advanced
judgment through consultation, clinical practice, leadership, and facilitate knowledge transfer through health promotion and disease prevention.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

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

EDUCATION

Nurse Practitioner: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution* in Nurse Practitioner Program with successful completion of approved training in Primary Care, All Ages specialization 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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Community Health Nurse & Nurse In Charge: Eligibility for registration as a registered nurse in a province or territory of Canada.

Nurse Practitioner: Eligibility for registration as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (Nurse Practitioner) in a province or territory of Canada.

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

Various language requirements
Various language requirements depending on the position being staffed. This selection
process may be used to staff similar positions within Health Canada with various
linguistic profiles including English essential or French essential and bilingual
imperative (BBB, CBC or CCC).

Information on language requirements

EXPERIENCE

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE:
Recent* and Significant** experience providing Community Health or Primary Care nursing services.

Recent* is defined as within the last five years
Significant** is defined as at least two years experience with the candidate performing complex activities related to this task in a wide variety of situations in one or more of the following areas:

1. Community Health (Public Health and Home and Community Care)
2. Primary Care
3. Urgent or Emergency Care
4. Acute or Intensive Care

NURSE IN CHARGE & NURSE PRACTITIONER:
Recent* and Significant** experience providing Community Health or Primary Care nursing services.

Recent* is defined as within the last five years
Significant** is defined as at least two years experience with the candidate performing complex activities related to this task in a wide variety of situations in one or more of the following areas:

1. Community Health (Public Health and Home and Community Care)
2. Primary Care
3. Urgent or Emergency Care
4. Acute or Intensive Care

COMPETENCIES

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE & NURSE IN CHARGE & NURSE PRACTITIONER:
1. Demonstrating Integrity and Respectful of Diversity
2. Dependability
3. Working effectively with others
4. Showing initiative and being action-oriented
5. Adaptability
6. Thinking things through
7. Communication (Oral)
8. Communication (Written)
9. Continuous Learning

Nurse in Charge:
10. Leadership

Nurse Practitioner:
11. Ability to Mentor

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

EDUCATION

Education (Community Health Nurse, Nurse In Charge)
Graduation with a degree in nursing from a recognized post-secondary institution*

*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

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE & NURSE IN CHARGE & NURSE PRACTITIONER :
Recent* and Significant** experience providing Community Health or Primary Care nursing services.

Recent* is defined as within the last five years
Significant** is defined as at least two years experience with the candidate performing complex activities related to this task in a wide variety of situations in one or more of the following areas:

1. Chronic Disease Management (including Mental Health or Addictions)
2. Pediatrics

NURSE IN CHARGE & NURSE PRACTITIONER:
. Experience in working with First Nations communities
. Experience in developing policies, procedures and directives

NURSE PRACTITIONER:
. Experience in integrating the Nurse Practitioner role into an existing health delivery system

COMPETENCIES

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE & NURSE IN CHARGE & NURSE PRACTITIONER:
-Intercultural Effectiveness

ABILITIES

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE & NURSE IN CHARGE & NURSE PRACTITIONER :
-Ability to conduct and communicate the findings of a health assessment for clients of all ages.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Employment Equity may be used to address demonstrated under-representation of any of the 4 designated groups - Women, Aboriginal, Persons with Disability, Visible Minority.

Government-wide approach to Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation:
In alignment with the APEP in support of strategically increasing Aboriginal representation in areas having the most impact on program delivery and health outcomes of FNIHB’s target population, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to Aboriginal peoples. Aboriginal candidates must use the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form (AAAF). http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/plcy-pltq/eead-eeed/dg-gd/aaa-eng.htm

Conditions of employment

Important Note: Candidates must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

Community Health Nurse & Nurse In Charge & Nurse Practitioner:
. Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance
. Valid driver's licence or personal mobility to a degree normally associated with the possession of a driver's license
. Medical Clearance:
a) A valid Category 3 pre-placement medical clearance (including dependents, if applicable) in
accordance with Appendix A of the Occupational Health Evaluation Standard
(http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=12561&section=text)

b) Agree to undertake a Category 3 pre-placement periodic health evaluation in accordance with Appendix A of the Occupational Health Evaluation Standard Schedule
(http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=12561&section=HTML).

c) 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 (http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/index.php?hl=1&lang=eng&merge=3&did=4&vid=12&pv=1)

d) 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
(http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=12561&section=HTML).


. 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

Community Health Nurse & Nurse In Charge:
. Current valid registration as a Registered Nurse and a member in good standing in the province where the position is located.

Nurse Practitioner:
. Nurse Practitioners must have current valid registration as a Registered Nurse in the extended class, and a member in good standing in the province where the position is located.

Other information

To learn more about Health Canada's nursing career opportunities and to apply, visit:
Canada.ca/NursesForFirstNations

For more information email:


Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Candidates should be prepared to provide proof of education (copy of degree, etc.) and citizenship or permanent resident status, nursing registration, driver's license and any other condition of employment. Proof of Education (including proof of equivalency for foreign credentials) and Proof of Citizenship need to be received by the Selection Board before any assessments will be conducted. Please send the documents to as soon as possible after applying to avoid any delays in the processing of your application.

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

Health Canada may be using the services of a third party to administer an online assessment. Your name and email address will be provided to this organization to facilitate the administration of the assessment tool. By submitting your application, you give Health Canada consent to provide this personal information to the organization for administration purposes only. Please ensure you read all correspondence received regarding the assessment tool.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.