Liaison Officer

Department of Social Development; Fredericton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Social Development seeks a Liaison Officer in Fredericton with an option for a remote work arrangement under a documented agreement. The role includes inspecting and licensing nursing homes, providing clinical consultation, and overseeing service quality across the province.

Requirements include a nursing degree with several years of relevant experience, registration eligibility, and English language proficiency.

Qualifications

• Master/ Bachelor level nursing degree with minimum years of related experience as described.
• Must hold or be eligible for active nursing registration in New Brunswick.
• Fluent written and spoken English; indicate language capability on resume.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation to nursing homes to ensure quality health care services for clients.
• Inspect and license nursing homes; monitor financial and operational performance.
• Investigate incidents and complaints concerning care and operation of nursing homes.
• Participate in committees and projects at divisional, departmental and provincial levels.
• Travel within New Brunswick; maintain valid driver’s license and transportation.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Relationship Building

Effective Interactive Communication

Client Service Orientation

Initiative

Teamwork and Cooperation

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing with 6+ years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT LIAISON OFFICER (Pay Band 6) OPEN COMPETITION

The Department of Social Development is seeking an individual to join the Adult Community Resources team as a Liaison Officer with Central Office, Fredericton, and an alternate work location may be considered with a documented remote work agreement. The Liaison Officer`s role involves inspecting and licencing nursing homes with the province of New Brunswick, therefore, travel within the province will be required.

As a member of the Adult Community Resources team, the successful candidate will be responsible to provide consultation to the assigned nursing homes to ensure quality health care service is provided to clients. The successful candidate will also be responsible for inspecting and licensing nursing homes, monitoring financial and operational aspects of all services provided in the nursing homes, and investigating incidents and complaints concerning care of residents and operation of nursing homes. The successful candidate will participate in various working committees or projects at divisional, departmental and provincial levels. Other duties may be assigned as required. Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Need to have:

• Master`s degree in nursing and a minimum of four (4) years related work experience such as: experience working as a registered Nurse, experience in geriatrics or working with adult clients in a nursing setting, managing a nursing program or project management OR Bachelor`s degree in nursing with a minimum of six (6) years related experience such as: experience working as Registered Nurse, experience in geriatrics or working with adult clients in a nursing setting, managing a nursing program or project management.
• Knowledge of the health care system in New Brunswick is required. The successful candidate must hold or be eligible for active registration with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick.
• Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability. Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.
• Nice to have: Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate experience working in the long-term care sector.

Operational Requirement:

Travel throughout the province is required and candidates must have valid driver`s license and their own means of transportation.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Relationship/Network Building
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Client Service Orientation
• Effective Teamwork and Cooperation
• Initiative

Technical Competencies:

• Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications
• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Consulting Skills
• Written Communication

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Salary: $79, 716 to $106, 054 per annum

Social Development Human Resource Services 4th floor, 551 King Street Fredericton, NB E3B 1E7 Telephone: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As per the Civil Service Act, candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

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