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If chosen, the employee will not be on travel status, and, as a result, no travel time will be paid or expenses reimbursed.
Provision of clinical guidance, professional advice, training, assistance and regional support in the planning and the delivery of integrated health services by the professional practice team, in accordance with professional standards, for institutions of the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), community sites, regional treatment center and medical hospital within a region.
Supports the Regional Interdisciplinary Team of Professional Practice Leads; monitor compliance with national policies and guidelines for professional practice, and examines indicators of adherence to assist management and the region in ensuring service delivery is consistent with professional regulatory standards and CSC policies; address areas for quality improvement across all professional standards; seeks necessary advice from profession-specific experts.
Assists team with the delivery of integrated health services; evaluates the effectiveness and quality of services provided; participates in accreditation and quality assurance processes; and offers recommendations and support to the Regional Interdisciplinary Team and other managers in identifying the client’s health needs, in determining CSC’s service requirements, and in evaluating integrated interventions and practices.
Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is the federal government agency responsible for administering court imposed sentences of a term of two years or more. CSC manages various security level institutions and supervised offenders under conditional release in the community. CSC's mandate is to contribute to public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure and human control.
Positions to be filled: 1
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OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
• Registration as a Registered Nurse OR a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in a province or territory of Canada. (In order to be appointed, candidates must be registered in the province or territory where the position is being staffed.)
EXPERIENCE
• Experience in providing professional advice and consultation on professional practice standards.
• Experience in implementing of initiatives and/or programs in interdisciplinary practice settings.
KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of legislation and policies that influence the delivery of health service within a Correctional milieu such as acts, the mandate, priorities, Commissioner’s Directives, guidelines and/or accreditation standards.
• Knowledge of current and emerging health/education technologies, trends and best practices.
• Knowledge of professional standards such as ethical standards, resources, human rights and/or health.
COMPETENCIES
• Create vision and strategy
• Mobilize People
• Uphold Integrity and respect
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
• Promote innovation and guide change
• Achieve results
• Effective communication skills
Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)
Information on language requirements
ASSET EDUCATION
• Recognized bachelors, masters or doctoral degree in nursing, nursing administration, nursing education or other specialty relevant to the position.
ASSET EXPERIENCE
• Experience in managing financial resources.
• Experience working in a correctional environment.
• Experience in managing human resources.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Willingness to travel
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
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
Reference checks may be sought.
An interview may be administered.
A test may be administered.
An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.
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.