Chief, Health Services

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

Your responses to the application questions must demonstrate how you 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 and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by concrete examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to fully explain your education and experience may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

The assessment board reserves the right to contact references other than those provided by the candidates (within the public service only), if it deems it necessary, to properly assess the candidate(s).

Candidates MUST submit their application through the online system available at: GC jobs. Applications submitted in any other format will not be accepted. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the PSRS online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.

Marks may be transferred from the 2022-PEN-IA-PRA-172737 and 2023-PEN-EA-PRA-180984 processes. Please contact Anfernee Houmphanh at as soon as possible.

Duties

Management, coordination and delivery of health care services and inter-disciplinary clinical services to federal offenders within an Institutional Health Service Centre(s), Regional Hospital or Regional Treatment Centre (RTC) setting (Psychiatric Hospital or Intermediate Mental Health Care Unit). Participation in institutional operations and on the Institutional Management Committee, and provides input into the development, implementation of strategic plans, operational institutional policies, procedures, evaluation and quality assurance methods and tools. Develops and maintains effective communications within the CSC and with other professional organizations and community agencies.

Work environment

About Us

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is the federal government agency responsible for administering sentences of a term of two years or more, as imposed by the courts. CSC is responsible for managing institutions of various security levels and supervising offenders under conditional release in the community.

Our Mission

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), as part of the criminal justice system and respecting the rule of law, contributes to public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure and humane control.

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.

As a result of the potential and possible use of the selection process and subsequent pool by hiring managers, we encourage all employees seeking this type of opportunity to apply.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse in a province or territory of Canada*, with no conditions or restrictions.

* In order to receive an employment offer, you must be registered in the province or territory where the position is located.

EXPERIENCE:
• Recent and significant* experience in one or more of the following areas: psychiatric, medical-surgical, emergency or other related fields.

* Recent and significant experience is normally gained over 3 consecutive years within the last 5 years

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in nursing, nursing service administration, nursing education or some other specialty relevant to the position.
• Relevant additional certifications.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience managing human resources.
• Experience managing financial resources.
• Experience in program management such as needs assessment, planning, organizing, coordinating and evaluation.
• Experience in coordinating Health and/or Training Programs.
• Experience in dealing with Indigenous communities.
• Experience in dealing with community-based health organizations, such as public health or mental health.
• Experience in planning, developing, coordinating and supporting the implementation of comprehensive formal discharge/post release plans for individuals with complex medical problems.
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary environment.
• 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

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of nursing management strategies in the delivery of health services.
• Knowledge of professional Standards of Practice from the college of Nurses for the respective Province of Work.
• Knowledge of the issues and trends affecting the management and delivery of health programs.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and Correctional Service Canada policies (e.g. Commissioner’s Directives).

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 plan, organize and direct the provision of health services.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment.

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
• Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women.
• Selection may be limited to a member of an equity-seeking group to increase representation to support diversity and inclusion and/or to meet business objectives.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Willingness to work outside normal or business hours with little or no notice.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Medical Clearance through Health Canada or alternatives designated by Health Canada.
• Valid CPR/AED level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Valid CPR/AED for Health Care Providers (HCP) is also acceptable. Certification must be obtained in person.

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

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

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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.

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.

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