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Reference number
PEN26J-021014-000437
Selection process number
2026-PEN-EA-ONT-200526
Location
Gravenhurst (Ontario)
Salary
$103,761 to $122,344
- (plus terminable allowance of $4,500/yr, education allowance up to $3,850/yr and Correctional Service Specific Allowance of $2,140/yr)
Level
NU-HOS-05
Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
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About the position
Duties
This position is responsible for the supervision, coordination and delivery of healthcare and clinical services to offenders in an institutional setting within the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC). They also contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans and operational policies and procedures. They supervise a team of nursing staff, service providers and support staff, providing input into human resource requirements within budgetary allocations, including overseeing contracts for professional services.
Work environmentCorrectional 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 supervises 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 humane control.
Intent of the process
The intent of this advertisement is to fill one NU-HOS-05 vacancy at Beaver Creek Institution in Gravenhurst, Ontario. The process may also be used to staff similarly classified positions in Health Services, Correctional Service of Canada, Ontario region.
Positions to be filled
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Important messages
🖊 Candidates will be required to provide thorough responses to all of the essential qualification questions. Indicating "refer to resume" is not a sufficient response. Failure to provide this information in the requested fields may result in your application being rejected.
The assessment for this selection process will consist of a written evaluation, an interview, an reference check.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice (English or French).
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.
This position requires full time in-person presence at the work site.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
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• Medical Clearance through Health Canada or alternatives designated by Health Canada.
• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Valid CPR and AED for Health Care Providers (HCP) is also acceptable.
• Possess a registered nurse license or registered psychiatric nurse license in good standing from the provincial or territorial regulatory body in the province or territory of practice, with no conditions or restrictions.
• Some positions may require working shifts, variable hours, weekends, and statutory holidays.
Operational Requirements
• Willingness to work outside normal or business hours with little or no notice.
• Willingness to work shifts, variable hours, weekends, and statutory holidays.
• Willingness to travel as required.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
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 be appointed, candidates must be registered in the province or territory where the position is being staffed.
EXPERIENCE
• Experience** in one or more of the following fields: psychiatric, medical-surgical, emergency or other related fields.
** Normally associated with experience gained over three consecutive years within the last five years.
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary environment.***
*** Interdisciplinary environment is defined as, working with colleagues from different professions, departments, or areas of expertise.
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KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of professional standards of practice from the College of Nurses for the respective province of work.
• Knowledge of principles and applications of health services such as assessment, treatment, programs and crisis intervention.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
• Create Vision and Strategy
• Mobilize People
• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change
• Achieve Results
• Communication Skills
Language requirements (essential for the job)
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English essential
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You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
EDUCATION
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in nursing, nursing service administration, nursing education or some other specialization relevant to the position.
• Other relevant certifications.
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EXPERIENCE
• Experience managing human resources.
• Experience managing financial resources.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities.
• Experience collaborating with community-based health organizations, such as public health or mental health organizations.
• Experience working in a correctional environment.
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
• To support employment equity objectives, diversity and inclusion and/or to meet business objectives, selection may be limited to a member of an equity-seeking group.
Our commitment
We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
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Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.
Learn more about preference to veterans.
How to apply
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Information you must provide
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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