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About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular part-time Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Donor Centre team.

The Donor Centre team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services collecting donor blood in a safe manner to enable safe products which save lives every day. In this role, you will assist in the collection of blood and blood products ensuring adherence to all safety protocols and all required documentation is carried out. You will play an integral part in building and promoting a positive donor experience and encouraging donations.

Formula for success

• Leveraging your ability to communicate effectively with donors, you will conduct registration and confidential screening to determine eligibility and build and promote a positive donor experience.   
• Utilizing your superb people skills, you will provide donors with information, instruction, and advice on blood donation. 
• Drawing on your knowledge and experience you will provide coaching and consultation to donor centre staff, acting as team lead for collection events as needed.
• With your excellent interpersonal skills, you will work in a diverse team environment assisting in the collection of whole blood and/or apheresis blood components which save lives daily.
• At mobile events within our communities, you will assist in setting up booths, tables, and other equipment to ensure donor clinics are properly set up for use.  

Desired education and skills

• Completion of accredited nursing program and current license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the province is required.
• Two years of experience working as a nurse is considered an asset as is a certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Previous experience as a preceptor or with coaching others is an asset.
• Technical skills including Microsoft Word and Outlook, and the ability to learn new systems and programs. 
• A second language is considered an asset to support a positive donor experience.

What we offer you

• Payment in lieu of vacation and holidays.
• Premiums paid according to the collective agreement.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• Shifts/hours will vary. You must be flexible to accommodate assigned shifts which are based on operational needs; length of shifts varies according to the event which takes place at Canadian Blood Services fixed and mobile donor centers. Shifts include days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.
• Travel will be required for mobile events in our communities, and transportation will be provided by Canadian Blood Services.
• Physical requirements for the role include the ability to lift weights up to 10 kg (22 lbs.). 

The Donor Centre team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services collecting donor blood in a safe manner to enable safe products which save lives every day. In this role, you will assist in the collection of blood and blood products ensuring adherence to all safety protocols and all required documentation is carried out. You will play an integral part in building and promoting a positive donor experience and encouraging donations.

Formula for success

• Leveraging your ability to communicate effectively with donors, you will conduct registration and confidential screening to determine eligibility and build and promote a positive donor experience.   
• Utilizing your superb people skills, you will provide donors with information, instruction, and advice on blood donation. 
• Drawing on your knowledge and experience you will provide coaching and consultation to donor centre staff, acting as team lead for collection events as needed.
• With your excellent interpersonal skills, you will work in a diverse team environment assisting in the collection of whole blood and/or apheresis blood components which save lives daily.
• At mobile events within our communities, you will assist in setting up booths, tables, and other equipment to ensure donor clinics are properly set up for use.  

Desired education and skills

• Completion of accredited nursing program and current license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the province is required.
• Two years of experience working as a nurse is considered an asset as is a certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Previous experience as a preceptor or with coaching others is an asset.
• Technical skills including Microsoft Word and Outlook, and the ability to learn new systems and programs. 
• A second language is considered an asset to support a positive donor experience.

What we offer you

• Payment in lieu of vacation.
• Payment in lieu of holidays.
• Payment in lieu of benefits.
• Premiums paid according to the collective agreement.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• Shifts/hours will vary. You must be flexible to accommodate assigned shifts which are based on operational needs; length of shifts varies according to the event which takes place at Canadian Blood Services fixed and mobile donor centers. Shifts include days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.
• Travel will be required for mobile events in Peterborough and Oshawa region, and transportation will be provided by Canadian Blood Services.
• Physical requirements for the role include the ability to lift weights up to 10 kg (22 lbs.). 

JOB SUMMARY

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is committed to Indigenous health, rights and reconciliation. We aspire to become a culturally safer and humble organization. Guided by the principles of respect, relationship, reciprocity and reflection, we work in partnership with urban Indigenous Peoples – including First Nations, Inuit, Métis peoples and communities – to promote social justice and advance Indigenous rights and wellbeing. 
 
As a member of the Indigenous Health, Rights and Reconciliation (IHRR) Team, you may be expected to contribute to the advancement of IHRR-related initiatives in the following ways: 

• Enhance Indigenous cultural safety (ICS) and actions that address Indigenous-specific racism by promoting ICS learning opportunities for OPH employees, leadership, and members of the Board of Health, and by working with internal and external partners to support health system transformation.  
• Serve as a liaison with First Nations, Inuit and Métis service providers and community members to ensure that Indigenous rights, experience, and perspective are central when planning and delivering OPH programs and services.  
• Share wise practices related to Indigenous engagement and knowledge exchange with colleagues to help cultivate and maintain relationships between OPH teams/programs, local Indigenous service organizations, and the Host Nation.  
• Support Indigenous partners in their efforts to address community-identified priorities. 
• Initiate and inform the development and strategic review of OPH policies and practices to ensure the integration of Two-Eyed Seeing. 

 
This opportunity will require the successful candidate to have knowledge and lived experience related to Indigenous health, and an awareness and respect for the diversity of First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous peoples in Ottawa, including the unique histories, traditions, cultural practices, local strengths, health and wellness needs. As part of OPH’s mandate and Strategy, they will work alongside Indigenous and non-Indigenous partners, to advocate for systemic changes that improve health services and address the determinants of Indigenous health; raise awareness about Indigenous rights as outlined in United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples  (UNDRIP); and support collective action to meaningfully address the TRC Calls to Action and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Calls for Justice.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of a 4-year degree in a relevant discipline including, Indigenous Studies, Social Work, Public Policy, Health Administration, Public Health, Organizational Development, Adult Education or related field

A minimum of 3 years of related experience working with Indigenous organizations and communities. Must have knowledge and lived experience related to Indigenous health. 

KNOWLEDGE

• Strong understanding of Indigenous perspectives, cultures, and local Indigenous and community groups and agencies.
• In-depth understanding of current issues affecting Indigenous communities, particularly related to health and public health.
• Understanding of and experience working with anti-racist, anti-oppressive and culturally safe approaches, and in creating safe and inclusive environments. 
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to current and emerging issues related to health and wellness of Indigenous peoples (preferably through lived experience) as they pertain to Ottawa Public Health’s mandate. 
• Knowledge of Indigenous pedagogy and Indigenous worldviews is strongly preferred. 
• Understanding of Indigenous history, colonization, racism, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, and OCAP® Principles (ownership, control, access and possession). 
• Knowledge of techniques and methodologies for establishing relationships with Indigenous organizations 
• Knowledge of a variety of change management theories and methodologies. 
• Knowledge of consultation and engagement principles and practices related to building relationships with Indigenous organizations and communities. 
• Knowledge of the Ontario’s public health sector and broader health system, and of provincial and/or First Nations, Inuit and Métis government processes. 
• Knowledge of project management techniques and methodologies 
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio) and familiarity with SharePoint.objectives.
• Knowledge of Ottawa organizations and services that serve diverse populations, and in particular, communities that face barriers.  
• Knowledge of Indigenous languages would be an asset  
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to create partnerships and lead collaborative meetings and initiatives  
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with community partners and organizations that serve First Nations, Inuit, and or Métis  
• Oral communication, consulting and interpersonal skills to provide advice in the provision of ensure consistent messaging and timely corporate response to complaints or concerns raised by partners, clients, stakeholders and the public.  
• Ability to communicate and relate to Inuit with sensitivity to cultural and governance differences.
• Ability to speak Inuktitut or another indigenous language 
• Stakeholder engagement and consultation/facilitation skills to influence and contribute to planning processes.  
• Written communication skills to develop strategies, plans, presentation, protocols and guides for Indigenous cultural safety and meaningful engagement with Indigenous organizations. 
• Oral communication and influencing skills to promote the use of the Ottawa Public Health’s Indigenous Engagement framework.  
• Ability to communicate and relate to Indigenous peoples and organizations with cultural competency and consideration of the diversity of Indigenous nations. 
• Relationship building skills to develop and build partnerships and business relationships with key public health stakeholders and Indigenous partners.
• Strategic thinking skills to enable effective participation in initiatives that require thought leadership.
• Skills and the ability to lead initiatives from conceptualization to realization to lead, manage and/or participate in a variety of projects 
• Ability to undertake research, plan and problem solve
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently.

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of the Community Health, Wellness and Chronic Disease Prevention Service Area of Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is to promote safe, supportive, healthy community environments through the development of healthy public policy and the delivery of programs associated with Healthy Growth and Development, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, School Health, Immunization, Dental Health, OPH Contact Centre, Supportive Healthy Environments and Mental Health and Substance use Health, including clinical services and harm reduction programs. You are accountable for providing vision, leadership and strategic direction to the Service, and planning, organizing, directing, controlling, evaluating, and improving the development and delivery of its priorities, services, programs and operations. 

You will focus on program integration to work with and best support priority populations. You will advance service delivery models that not only ensure quality, seamless services, but also deliver on OPH strategic priorities including diversity, equity and inclusion, employee well-being and development and measuring our impact. 

You are responsible for establishing and maintaining positive, meaningful client relationships with diverse internal and external management, partners and interest-holders; serving as a spokesperson and liaison to key community and provincial partners related to Ottawa Public Health programs and services, to interpret public health policies, objectives and roles to the public; and working to enhance community and funder awareness and appreciation of how Ottawa Public Health is advancing prevention, equity and achieving results, to best position OPH to effect system-wide change that improves the population’s health while addressing inequities in the health of subpopulations in Ottawa. 

As Chief Nursing Officer, you act as the principal lead and resource for nursing practice and professional issues and represent public health nursing at the community, provincial and national levels.  

You are also accountable for applicable public health legislative requirements, and for managing the Service’s human and financial resources (including contracted services if applicable).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4-year Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing  
Graduate degree with a focus on public health or nursing, or relevant academic equivalent, is desirable.  
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible management experience in the public health field with emphasis on program planning, assessing, and managing community health problems, and providing clinical direction to public health professionals, including 5 years in a local public health organization; and experience in the management of human resources and external contract resources, and management of operating and capital budgets. 

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Principles, practices, procedures, techniques, laws and regulations pertaining to the Service’s functions, programs, services and operations
• Ottawa Public Health and City of Ottawa operations and corporate governance structure
• Relevant Ottawa Public Health and City codes, policies and procedures
• Trends and developments in the public health environment
• Policy and program analysis, development, implementation and evaluation techniques
• Performance measurement and management practices 
• Public private partnerships and other alternate service delivery models
• Principles and methods of economic, financial, social and political risk analysis
• Principles and practices of public policy and business administration 
• Ottawa Public Health and City of Ottawa’s current social, political, business and economic climates
• Project management principles and practices
• Human resource management practices in a unionized work environment
• Must be familiar with applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation, Ottawa Public Health and City policies and procedures

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Core Behaviours
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Leadership Competencies
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