Correctional Service Canada- Health Services

Selection process number
2026-PEN-EA-ATL-203944

Salary
$120,156 to $136,540-Please note that this salary is pursuant to the NU-PRA-01 classification.

Level
NU-HOS-04-Please note that this classification is in the process of changing to NU-PRA-01.

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

Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in CSC’s Health Services team. Nurse Practitioners collaborate with other interdisciplinary team members to deliver client centred, holistic care.

- performing comprehensive health assessments to diagnose and treat health conditions.
- ordering and interpreting screening and diagnostic tests
- performing medical procedures
- prescribing medication
- referring patients to alternative services within the interdisciplinary team
- treatment and management of acute and chronic illness within a holistic model of care
- providing support and education to patients on their diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and self-management of health conditions
- serving as a mentor and coach to nursing colleagues
- providing on-call duties where required.

Work setting
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 humane control.

Positions to be filled
1

Important messages




When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
Reference checks may be sought.An interview may be administered.An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.If chosen, the employee will not be on travel status, and, as a result, no travel time will be paid or expenses reimbursed.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTOngoing registration with a provincial Nursing regulatory agency in the Canadian province or territory of practice with no conditions or restrictions.

- 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.
- 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.
- Ability and willingness to travel within and outside the Atlantic Region.




- May be required to carry equipment or supplies weighing up to 20 kilograms when travelling outside of the office location in order to deliver services.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATIONMaster’s degree in nursing from a recognized university with acceptable specialization as a Nurse Practitioner.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATIONPossess a Registered Nurse Practitioner license in good standing from the provincial regulatory body in a Canadian province or territory. (In order to be appointed, candidates must be registered in the province or territory where the position is being staffed.)

EXPERIENCEA minimum of five years’ experience as a Registered Nurse.
Experience in working in a collaborative practice within a multi-disciplinary team.

Applied / assessed at a later date

KNOWLEDGEKnowledge of the Principles of Primary Health Care.
Knowledge of the Nursing Standards of Practice.
Knowledge in assessing, diagnosing, treating and managing a broad range of acute and chronic physical and mental health conditions as a Nurse Practitioner.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIESCreate vision and strategy.
Mobilize people.
Uphold integrity and respect.
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders.
Promote innovation and guide change.
Achieve results.
Adaptability and Flexibility.

ABILITIESAbility to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Ability to plan, organize and meet tight deadlines.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

EXPERIENCESignificant*

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