Professional Practice Lead

Correctional Service of Canada; Professional Practice Lead

This requirement is for: the Correctional Service of Canada Health Services.

Trade agreement: This procurement is not subject to any trade agreement.

Tendering procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid.

Competitive Procurement Strategy:  Compliant bid with the highest technical score

Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business: This procurement is not subject to any set-asides for Indigenous Suppliers.

Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to a Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement.

Security Requirements: This contract includes security requirements.

Nature of Requirements:  

The following is a summary of the statement of work for this requirement.

The Correctional Service Canada (CSC) Health Services has a requirement for Professional Practice Leadership who has the expertise, knowledge and experience necessary to advise the Assistant Commissioner Health Services (ACHS) in the following areas:

Objectives:

CSC requires a Professional Practice Leader for all non-physician disciplines. This person must be a registered nurse who has the expertise, knowledge and experience necessary to advise the Assistant Commissioner Health Services (ACHS) in the following areas:

1. establishing, monitoring and supporting a professional practice structure within CSC that provides guidance and professional oversight for all health non-physician disciplines within CSC;
2. addressing professional practice related issues, promoting professional standards of practice, and implementing evidenced-based practices;
3. encouraging and supporting the integration of new and emerging knowledge as part of evidence informed practice;
4. identifying CSC’s professional development needs for non-physician disciplines, fostering and supporting a philosophy, commitment, and practice of continuing education and professional development for CSC employees in the context of the population needs of those needing care and in the context of a constantly changing environment of healthcare within a correctional setting;
5. promoting and supporting healthcare professionals within CSC in maintaining and strengthening their professional identity and clinical independence (in accordance with the Correctional and Conditional Release Act (CCRA);
6. fostering a professional culture that strives for better outcomes, closer collaboration and continuous improvement (Accreditation Canada).

Deliverables:

The contractor must:

1. Provide ongoing consultation and advice to ACHS as outlined in the tasks;
2. Participate in meetings and provide briefings to ACHS upon request;
3. Review and provide recommendations on Health Services policies and guidelines, as requested;
4. Visit CSC Regional Offices and Institutions as requested by the Project Authority.

All deliverables will be subject to inspection and acceptance by the Project Authority. The Project Authority and contractor will mutually determine dates for submitting deliverables.

Any conditions for participation of suppliers not specified in solicitation documentation: none.

Estimated quantity of commodity: see solicitation document statement of work and basis of payment

Duration of Contract and Time Frame for Delivery: Period of the Contract: The Work is to be performed during the period of contract award to three (3) years later with the option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods.

File Number: 21120-23-4181686

Contracting Authority: Nadine Pike

Telephone number: (506) 378-1049

E-mail: Nadine.Pike@csc-scc.gc.ca

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