Chief, Health Services

Correctional Service Canada - Health Services
Dorchester (New Brunswick)
NU-HOS-05
For further information on the organization, please visit Correctional Service Canada

**Closing date: 3 January 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

**Who can apply**: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

**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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be conducted.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

**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 environment**:
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 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 human control.

**Intent of the process**:
The intent of this process is to staff positions who will be required to work shifts, variable hours, weekends, and statutory holidays at the Shepody Healing Center.

**Positions to be filled**: Number to be determined

**Information you must provide**:
Your résumé.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

- Current registration as a registered nurse or registered psychiatric nurse in a province or territory of Canada*, with no conditions or restrictions.

EXPERIENCE:

- **Experience in one or more of the following areas: 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.

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 a correctional environment.

**The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)**:
Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

- Knowledge of professional Standards of Practice from the college of Nurses for the respective Province of Work.

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.

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

- Knowledge of nursing management strategies in the delivery of health services.
- 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).

ABILITIES:

- Ability to manage human resources.
- Ability to manage financial resources.
- Ability to develop partnerships.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

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