Indigenous Services Canada                                                                                                    

Regional Delivery Sector

SPN: 26-DIS-NCR-EA-671018

Closing date: April 30th, 2027

 

 

Primary Care Registered Nurse (NU-CHN-03 – Community Health Nurse)

 

POSITIONS LOCATED ARE IN REMOTE AND/OR ISOLATED COMMUNITIES IN

ALBERTA, MANITOBA, ONTARIO, AND QUEBEC

UPDATE: There are currently no vacancies in the Quebec Region for this position. Candidates selecting only Quebec will be assessed if and when a position becomes available.

 

 

NU-CHN-03 – a full-time base annual salary of $95,896 to $109,001 (plus applicable allowances).

Part-time salary and allowances are prorated based on scheduled hours and work location.

 

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

For further information on the organization, please visit Indigenous Services Canada (canada.ca) and Nursing careers (sac-isc.gc.ca)

 

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 about accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation (canada.ca)

 

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to create an inventory of nurses who may be considered for current and future positions at Indigenous Services Canada across various locations, with different tenures and language requirements.

 

Duties
Community Health Nurses deliver comprehensive community health services to remote and/or isolated First Nations communities in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. They apply in-depth nursing knowledge, advanced clinical judgment, and strong clinical assessment skills to provide safe, effective care across the lifespan. Community Health Nurses conduct detailed health assessments, identify early signs of deterioration, and make timely, evidence-informed decisions in environments with limited on-site resources. They provide consultation, direct clinical practice, leadership, and support knowledge transfer through health promotion and disease prevention activities.

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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Required for the Job)

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following: 

Occupational Certification

• Eligibility* for registration as a Registered Nurse in a province or territory of Canada.

*Eligibility is defined as a candidate having met all academic and occupational requirements, including those with respect to degrees, examinations, and experience, without having to have obtained or maintained actual registration, certification or membership in a professional association.

Essential Experience

• Recent* and Significant** experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in one or more of the following areas***:
• Acute Care
• Urgent Care
• Emergency Care
• Intensive Care

Recent* is defined as within the last five (5) years.

Significant** is defined as at least two (2) years of combined full-time equivalent experience with the candidate performing complex activities related to this task

***Each Region may prioritize one or more of these essential experience areas for screening and/or appointment purposes depending on operational needs. 

Competencies

• Communication (written)

Your application is being used to assess written communication.

 

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (REQUIRED FOR THE JOB)

 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 including the capacity to provide culturally safe care
• Thinking Things Through (Critical thinking)
• Working Effectively with Others
• Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
• Adaptability
• Communication (oral)

Official Language Proficiency

• Various language requirements depending on the position being staffed.
  • English Essential;
  • Bilingual Imperative (Bilingual positions only available in Quebec) (BBB/BBB).
• Second Language Evaluations will be completed in your second official language.

Conditions of Employment

• Reliability Status Security Clearance.
• Valid driver's license or personal mobility to a degree normally associated with the possession of a driver's license.
• Medical Clearance Requirement: Nurses working in remote and isolated First Nations communities must meet specific medical requirements to ensure they can safely perform the physical and psychological demands of the role. A medical clearance confirms they are fit to work in environments with limited resources, high acuity situations, and frequent emergency response. This assessment helps protect both the nurse and the community by ensuring they can safely carry out all required duties.

Due to the urgent need to staff nursing stations, new employees may begin work with a Category 1 Personal Health Declaration. However, all employees will be required to complete a full Category 3 Health Evaluation within their first 12 months of employment to meet the Occupational Health Evaluation Standard for Health Care Providers working in remote and isolated communities.

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently in small aircraft, off-road vehicles, and by boat in varied weather conditions to communities in remote and isolated areas.
• Willingness and ability to be temporarily reassigned to other communities as operationally required.
• Willingness and ability to perform on-call duties, work after hours, and on weekends as required.
• Willingness and ability to complete mandatory education/training relevant to the position, including cultural learning and nursing in-services required for this role.
  • Ontario and Manitoba Regions require all candidates to have valid Heart and Stroke Basic Life Support certificate prior to appointment.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive orientation program including the effective demonstration of the nursing competencies required for working autonomously in a remote and isolated post, during the probation period or other duration determined by the region.
• Current valid registration as a Registered Nurse and a member in good standing in the province where the position is located. No history of license suspensions or restrictions with any professional regulatory organizations and no current or outstanding remedial action/strategy required by any regulatory body.

Important Note: Candidates must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment

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ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Each Region may prioritize one or more of the following asset experiences for screening and/or appointment purposes depending on operational needs.

If you meet any of the asset criteria listed below, your application will require a clear and detailed description of how you gained this experience.

Education – Asset

Proof of Education is not a requirement for appointment to the position, however it is required for the allocation of the education allowance.

• 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.

Candidates with foreign credentials will need to provide proof of Canadian equivalency in order to qualify for the education allowance. 

Experience – Asset 1

• At least 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) providing direct patient care in a Canadian clinical setting.

 Experience – Asset 2

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

• Primary Care Clinic***
• Chronic Disease Management (including Mental Health or Addictions) 
• Pediatrics
• Obstetrics
• Immunization
• Public Health Nursing

Recent* is defined as within the last three years.

Significant** is defined as at least one year of full-time equivalent experience with the candidate performing complex activities related to this task in a wide variety of situations.

Primary Care Clinic*** is defined as a clinic setting where a variety of professionals are accountable for addressing a large majority of personal health care needs.

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Organizational Needs and Preferences

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 the following Employment Equity group: Indigenous Persons (First Nations, Inuit or Métis). Learn more about Information on Employment Equity (canada.ca).

 

In accordance with federal appointment policy, 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 (canada.ca)

 

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.

 

Other Information

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.

A variety of methods may be used to assess your suitability throughout this process. The online application and interview may be used to evaluate your experience, skills and abilities, and competencies.

• References may be used to validate information discrepancies identified in the screening or assessment process.
• All communications relating to this process, including e-mail correspondence and telephone calls, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.
• This process is being used for multiple locations/regions. There will be some fluctuations in where positions are available.  Note that your application may be put on hold if the region(location) you are applying for has no current vacancies.
• Random selection may be utilized in this process.

 

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:

↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;

↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;

↪ Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;

↪ Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;

↪ Organizational Needs;

↪ Current nursing registration in the province where the vacancy exists.   

 

To ensure the integrity of the selection process, the content and questions of the assessment must remain confidential. Please do not discuss or share the assessment content with anyone, including other candidates. You must complete the assessment, including screening questions, by yourself, without the help of others, including the use of unapproved internet resources and artificial intelligence (such as ChatGPT or any other forms of artificial intelligence). Plagiarism and the use of artificial intelligence is strictly prohibited throughout the entire process and suspected non-compliance will be investigated. Any violation may result in potential consequences which could include your elimination from this selection process.

  

Contact information

Please email the Centre for Nurse Recruitment if you have further questions: nursing-infirmiers@sac-isc.gc.ca