Public Health Nurses develop and deliver comprehensive health programs that include promoting, protecting and preserving the health of First Nations peoples on reserve. Health care programs are designed in partnership with community members and leaders to promote environments that support good health.

Essential requirements and experience

Recent* and Significant** experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in one or more of the following Public Health areas:

·           Health Promotion / Disease Prevention

·           Communicable Disease Control

·           Population Health Assessment

·           Emergency Preparedness, Surveillance and Response

Recent* is defined as within the last three years

Significant** is defined as at least one year of experience with the candidate performing complex activities related to this task

Competencies

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates on the below competencies:

·            Demonstrating Integrity and Respect for Diversity

·            Thinking Things Through

·            Working Effectively with Others

·            Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented

·            Dependability

·            Adaptability

·            Communication (Oral)

·            Communication (Written)

·           Continuous Learning

About Us

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) works collaboratively with partners to improve access to high quality services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Our vision is to support and empower Indigenous peoples to independently deliver services and address the socio-economic conditions in their communities.

What We Offer

With ISC, your work becomes your inspiration. ISC nurses face a unique set of challenges, meaning every day is a new opportunity to grow personally and professionally. As an ISC nurse, you will immerse yourself in a First Nations community where the relationships you build and the connections you make will last a lifetime. As an integral part of the team, you will carry out a full scope of practice and provide a broad range of services unique to northern nursing with ISC. You will work alongside a talented team of nurses, other health professionals, and community members dedicated to delivering quality care in a culturally safe way.

Come for the experience. Stay for the people. Enjoy the rewards.

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

Please note that salary and applicable allowances will be prorated based on scheduled work hours and may vary depending on work location.

Please note that effective July 15, 2022, our experience requirements have changed. If you have previously applied and wish for your application to be reviewed, please contact nursing-infirmiers@sac-isc.gc.ca

 Intent of the process

We are recruiting experienced nurses to fill various positions available in remote and/or isolated First Nations communities in Ontario, Manitoba, and Alberta.

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established to staff similar or identical positions at Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) with various linguistic profiles and/or requirements as well as tenures (acting, assignment/secondment, deployment, term and/or indeterminate) and/or security clearance (reliability or secret), which may vary according to the position being staffed.

Organizational Needs

Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal Persons, Women, Visible Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities.

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

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.