Nurse Practitioner

Selection process number: 24-DND-EA-NAST-521767 National Defence

Locations: Calgary, Cold Lake, Edmonton, Suffield, Wainwright, Comox, Victoria, Vancouver Island - Other locations, Shilo, Winnipeg, Gagetown, Gander, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, St. John's, Yellowknife, Greenwood, Halifax, Borden, Kingston, London, North Bay, Ottawa, Petawawa, Thunder Bay, Toronto, Trenton, Georgian / Huron / Simcoe Region - Other locations, Bagotville, Montréal Island, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Valcartier, Dundurn, Moose Jaw.

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Salary: $84,187 to $98,114 (Over and above salary, nurses receive an annual allowance, from $605 to $3,850, depending on education level. In addition, Nurse Practitioners receive an annual allowance of $18,000.)

Closing date: 9 July 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. 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.

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.

Work environment: The Canadian Forces Health Services (CFHS) is the designated health care provider for Canada’s military personnel, delivering medical and dental services at military installations across Canada and overseas. Our mission is to deliver quality care and promote health protection to Canadian Forces personnel. We are a multi-disciplinary team that works together, guided by the best interests of those we serve.

What do we offer?

• A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
• Opportunities for advancement
• A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment
• A total compensation package including a competitive salary, health & dental benefits, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements

Intent of the process: The intent of this process is to fill current and future vacancies in various locations within the Department of National Defence.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide:

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:

ED1. Successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner Program approved or recognized by the provincial / territorial regulatory authority with a specialty certificate in either Nurse Practitioner – Adult (NP-Adult) or Nurse Practitioner – Primary Health Care (NP-PHC).

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

Eligibility for registration as a Nurse Practitioner (NP, RN(EC), RN(NP), or RN(EP)) in a province or territory of Canada, and no current license suspensions / restrictions with any professional regulatory organizations.

EXPERIENCE:

• EX1 – Significant and recent experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a community or clinical setting
• EX2 – Experience in ambulatory care, acute care or community health care
• EX3 – Experience in adult education and health promotion
• EX4 – Experience in accessing professional literature to provide current, evidence based care

Significant is defined as at least seventeen-hundred (1,700) hours of experience in a broad range of related activities. 1,700 hours is equivalent to one year of full-time work. Recent is defined as within the last 3 years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

EDUCATION:

Masters degree in nursing.

EXPERIENCE:

• AEX1 – Experience working in a collaborative practice environment
• AEX2 – Experience working within the Canadian Armed Forces Health Services
• AEX4 – Experience completing musculoskeletal assessments / treatment
• AEX5 – Experience with assessing and managing Mental Health conditions
• AEX6 – Experience related to safe, effective and ethical prescribing and managing clients who are treated with controlled substances
• AEX7 – Experience in women’s health

KNOWLEDGE:

K1 – Knowledge in assessing, diagnosing, treating and managing a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions as a Nurse Practitioner

COMPETENCIES:

• C1 - Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
• C2 - Thinking Things Through
• C3 - Showing Initiative and being Action Oriented
• C4 - Working Effectively with Others
• C5 - Communication

ABILITIES:

• A1 – Ability to operate independently within the scope of Nurse Practitioner practice;
• A2 – Ability to work under pressure;
• A3 – Ability to counsel / teach patients and consult with other health care professionals

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing and able to work occasional overtime.
• Willing and able to occasionally travel on short notice.
• Willing and able to work flexible hours.

Conditions of employment:

Reliability Status security clearance. Continuous registration, in good standing, with the provincial / territorial regulatory body responsible for regulating the profession of nursing in which employment is maintained.

Other information:

1. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
2. All information obtained throughout the selection process may be used to evaluate the candidates.
3. A variety of assessment tools may be used including application screening, interviews, written assessments, reference checks, etc.
4. Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.
5. Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:

• a. Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team or specific duties of the position;
• b. Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
• c. Level / degree of one or more competencies / qualifications;
• d. Organizational needs, including Employment Equity.

The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.