HEALTH CARE CLINICAL CONSULTANT
OPEN COMPETITION
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
FREDERICTON
(An alternate work location in New Brunswick may be considered)

The Department of Health is seeking two individuals to join the Acute Care Branch as Health Care Clinical Consultants, in Fredericton.

As a Health Care Clinical Consultant, you will:

• Provide direction, oversight, visioning, planning, facilitation, and evaluation of proposed enhancements or additions to ensure the management and delivery acute care services province-wide are aligned to the Government of New Brunswick's strategic vision, are consistent with evidence-informed best practices, and reflect provincial priorities.
• Advise the Department of Health on clinical practice standards, program planning, construction/renovation planning, budget management and staffing standards in relation to the Regional Health Authorities.
• Work in collaboration with the Regional Health Authorities to ensure effective communication and networking for a better understanding of management and clinical issues.
• Support provincial programs related to patient care such as, but not limited to the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), Trauma NB Health, NB Heart, Organ and Tissue Donation, Perinatal Health and Family Planning and assuming a leadership role in the development of policies and procedures and implementation of new projects and programs.
• Participate in departmental and/or interdepartmental committees and working groups as necessary as well as collaborating with partners within the Atlantic provinces and across Canada.
• Provide support to the Executive Director on correspondence, briefing notes, reports and other projects as required.

Who you are:

• You have well-developed influencing and relationship management skills.
• You are comfortable and effective working with senior leaders, external stakeholders, clients and all levels of the organization.
• You are at your best when you are challenged and thrive on getting results.
• Your adept at leading but equally comfortable being part of any team.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience, one position must have a minimum of 3 years experience in a critical care setting in the hospital;
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered;
• Written and spoken competence in English and French is required for one position and written and spoken competence in English is required for the other position. Please state your language capability on your application.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensue that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

In the event that this competition poses difficulties in recruiting a qualified candidate, a covering off appointment at a lower level may be made. In that case, candidates with less than the required related years of experience may also be considered.

Asset Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following asset qualifications:

• Project Management or Program Development
• Knowledge of the healthcare system in New Brunswick

Candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications, in order to be given further consideration.

Behavioural Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies: Check out our competencies here!

• Analytical Thinking/Judgment
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Results Orientation

Technical Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Ability to Analyze Financial/Statistical Data
• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Specialized Subject Matter Expertise and Knowledge of the Health Care System

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

Salary: $76,622 to $101,920 per annum (Pay Band 6)

What can GNB offer you:

• Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
• Career growth, development and continuous learning opportunities.

How to apply:

We encourage applicants to apply on-line at https://www.ere.gnb.ca/competition.aspx?lang=E&t=Y or by mail at the following address by June 30, 2025, indicating competition number 35-25-0010. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Health
Human Resources
4th floor, 520 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 5G8
Telephone: (506) 453-4331
E-Mail: [email protected]

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

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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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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