Nurse Consultant, Immunization at 755824 Alberta Ltd OA Tokyo Express

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jan, 26

Salary

122173.0

Posted On

26 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Immunization Policy Development, Public Health, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Analysis, Research, Clinical Expertise, Policy Development, Strategic Planning, Interpersonal Skills, Vaccine Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Pandemic Preparedness, Communication, Team Collaboration, Mentoring

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Job InformationJob Title: Nurse Consultant, Immunization Job Requisition ID: 76129Ministry: Primary and Preventative Health ServicesLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary: Permanent Scope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: Open until suitable candidate is foundClassification: Medical and Health 4Salary: $3,681.29 to $4,680.96 bi-weekly (96,081 - $122,173/year)The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.The Department of Primary and Preventative Health Services (PPHS) is contributing to building a more resilient and sustainable health care system. The Ministry is focusing on creating a resilient, accessible, and integrated primary and preventive health system that empowers Albertans to live healthier lives through timely care, community-based services, and proactive health promotion.For further information, visit the ministry website at https://www.alberta.ca/primary-and-preventative-health-services.The Communicable Disease Control Branch is responsible for communicable disease control, immunization, and public health information systems. In accordance with the Alberta Immunization Regulation under the Public Health Act, the PPHS Immunization Unit procures all provincially funded vaccine for the Province and operates the Provincial Vaccine Depot, develops the Alberta Immunization Policy and supporting biological pages, sets the immunization eligibility and immunization schedule(s), is responsible for monitoring immunization coverage rates, and monitors adverse events following immunization.Role Responsibilities Join Alberta’s public health team dedicated to advancing immunization programs that protect communities across the province. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Nurse Consultant, Immunization to drive the development, implementation, and evaluation of immunization policies and programs that impact the health of Albertans.Key Responsibilities: 1. Alberta Immunization Policy Development Lead the development of Alberta’s immunization policies by reviewing data, conducting research and environmental scans, drafting documents, and developing work plans. Engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders through working groups to advance provincial immunization recommendations. Participate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of all the Alberta immunization programs such as the childhood immunization program. Develop policies and guidelines for new and enhanced vaccine programs. Provide clinical expertise and clear interpretation of policies to inform stakeholders’ decision-making. Lead the creation and maintenance of immunization biological pages (i.e. Policy), including clinical guidelines on vaccines that are provincially funded. Collaborate with the Immunization Operations Team and the Public Health Information Systems team members to support program delivery. Provide coverage for team members and leadership as needed. Working to support strategic policy development through data analysis, research, literature reviews and presentations for the Alberta Advisory Committee on Immunization (AACI). 2. Immunization Regulation Provide expert clinical advice for policy development related to immunization regulations. Lead engagement with key stakeholders including pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers. Offer consultative advice on regulatory requirements. 3. Provincial Surveillance of Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) Co-lead investigations and policy development regarding public safety risks linked to immunization. Advise the Chief Medical Officer of Health on AEFI matters. Manage vaccine recalls related to safety concerns. Innovate surveillance methods to improve monitoring of adverse events. Collaborate nationally with the Public Health Agency of Canada on vaccine safety. Support provincial immunization analytics through health record systems. Role Responsibilities Cont. 4. Vaccine Storage and Handling Participate in developing and implementing vaccine storage and handling policies. Provide consultative advice on best practices and regulatory compliance. 5. Pandemic Preparedness Support the provincial pandemic plan’s immunization strategies. Collaborate on vaccine management and administration during outbreaks or emergencies. Co-lead development and implementation of immunization pandemic plans. 6. Project Leadership Lead special projects such as information management, communication materials, and scope of practice reviews. 7. Ministerial Support Prepare briefing notes, action requests, and respond to public inquiries as needed. 8. Representation Represent Alberta Health at federal, provincial, and territorial forums related to Alberta’s immunization programs and polices. Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.APS Competencies Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.This link will assist you with understanding competencies:https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf. Systems Thinking: Understanding how immunization policies and programs interact within the broader public health system to make informed, strategic decisions. Creative Problem Solving: Applying innovative approaches to overcome challenges in policy development, program implementation, and stakeholder engagement. Agility: Adapting quickly to changing public health needs, emerging data, and evolving vaccine programs. Drive for Results: Demonstrating commitment and persistence to achieve impactful immunization outcomes and program goals. Develop Networks: Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders, and advisory committees to support immunization initiatives. Build Collaborative Environments: Fostering teamwork and cooperation across diverse groups to enhance policy development and program success. Develop Self and Others: Continuously improving knowledge and skills, while mentoring colleagues and stakeholders to strengthen immunization expertise across the team. Qualifications University Degree in Nursing, with a minimum of four (4) years progressively responsible experience in research, policy development and analysis. Must be a regulated member of the appropriate college as required by the Health Professions Act.Required: Current professional registration (e.g., CRNA- College of Registered Nurses of Alberta) in good standing in Alberta At least five years working in front-line public health and/or immunization programs. Demonstrated experience in project/program planning, development, administration and operation. Demonstrated experience requiring strong interpersonal skills and managing relationships. Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and critical thinking. Strong understanding and practical experience in public health policy and legislation. Assets: Experience in writing Briefing Notes and public correspondence. Experience in policy development. Experience in leading and managing projects in the health system. Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.Notes This is a full-time position working 36.25 hours per week.Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition may be used to fill future roles at the same or lower classifications.A written assessment and/or a presentation will be required as part of the interview process and evaluation.A cover letter is required explaining how your experiences fit with the position. In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees. Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx. Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca. Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits. Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive. Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca. Positive workplace culture and work-life balance. Leadership and mentorship programs. How To ApplyApplicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing StatementThis competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jagreet Uppal at Jagreet.Uppal@gov.ab.ca.

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Responsibilities

The Nurse Consultant, Immunization will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of immunization policies and programs. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders and providing clinical expertise to enhance public health initiatives across Alberta.