Nurse Practitioner

Employment and Social Development Canada; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health services is seeking dedicated Nurse Practitioners to join their team. This role involves providing exceptional medical care to Canadian Forces personnel across various locations. Candidates will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and managing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions while promoting health and wellness. The ideal candidates will have significant experience in community or clinical settings and hold a recognized Nurse Practitioner certification. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of those who serve our country in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner Program with a specialty certificate.
• Eligibility for registration as a Nurse Practitioner in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care and promote health protection to military personnel.
• Work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner Program

Community Health Care

Ambulatory Care

Adult Education

Mental Health Assessment

Education

Nurse Practitioner Specialty Certificate

Job description

Reference number: DND24J-085996-000056
Selection process number: 24-DND-EA-NAST-521767

National Defence
Calgary(Alberta), Cold Lake(Alberta), Edmonton(Alberta), Suffield(Alberta), Wainwright(Alberta), Comox(British Columbia), Victoria(British Columbia), Vancouver Island - Other locations(British Columbia), Shilo(Manitoba), Winnipeg(Manitoba), Gagetown(New Brunswick), Gander(Newfoundland and Labrador), Happy Valley-Goose Bay(Newfoundland and Labrador), St. John's(Newfoundland and Labrador), Yellowknife(Northwest Territories), Greenwood(Nova Scotia), Halifax(Nova Scotia), Borden(Ontario), Kingston(Ontario), London(Ontario), North Bay(Ontario), Ottawa(Ontario), Petawawa(Ontario), Thunder Bay(Ontario), Toronto(Ontario), Trenton(Ontario), Georgian / Huron / Simcoe Region - Other locations(Ontario), Bagotville(Québec), Montréal Island(Québec), Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu(Québec), Valcartier(Québec), Dundurn(Saskatchewan), Moose Jaw(Saskatchewan)
NU-HOS-04
$97,100 to $113,163 (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.

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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.

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. We support, promote and encourage the professional and personal development of our employees.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill current and future vacancies in various locations with various employment tenures and language profiles 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)

EXPERIENCE:
AEX1 – Experience working in a collaborative practice environment
AEX2 – Experience working within the Canadian Armed Forces Health Services
AEX3 – Experience in medical procedures (inserting intrauterine devices, joint injections, dermatologic procedures etc.)
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

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

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

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

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.

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, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.
3. A variety of assessment tools may be used. This may include application screening, interviews, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge, interactions with internal staff during the process, 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.
6. Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application.
7. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Preference

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.

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