Registered Practical Nurse (Full-time and Casual/Irregular On-Call Hours)
1 Permanent, 7 Temporary irregular on-call/casual, up to 6 months with possible extension

Job code:

C41502 - Registered Practical Nurse 2 (COR)

$31.50 - $34.45 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Provide compassionate care in an unconventional setting

We are seeking caring and compassionate Registered Practical Nurses to join our health care team at the Central North Correctional Centre. Nurses who work in corrections practice a wide range of nursing skills in an unconventional setting. They play an important part of the rehabilitation process by helping patients in custody achieve independence and self-care. This helps increase the chance of a patient leaving custody successfully re-entering the community.

If you are a conscientious and well-organized Registered Practical Nurse with a dedicated commitment to the care and wellbeing of others, don't miss this rewarding opportunity!

About the job
As a Registered Practical Nurse with the Central North Correctional Centre you will work collaboratively as a member of the inter-professional health care team to provide nursing care, within the RPN scope of practice as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario, to patients in stable health care conditions and with predicable outcomes. You can expect the typical day to include activities such as:

Preparing and administering medications

Monitoring effects, side effects and adverse effects of medications and/treatment

Reporting observations to the MD and/or registered nurse

Responding to emergencies and urgent care

Monitoring patients' healthcare status

Maintaining accurate medical records and charts

Maintaining a safe, secure and clean environment

Communicating with other clinical and correctional professionals

Practising in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Standards, ministry expectations, and the security requirements of the institution

Learn more about the role, team, and correctional facility, and ask any questions you have during our online information session

A voluntary, online information session will be held on the following date to share information about this prospect. If you are unable to attend but would like to receive a recording of the session, please register for the event and you will receive access to a recording afterwards.

Mandatory requirements
You are currently registered in good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Nursing Knowledge, Experience and Skills
You can:

provide full scope of services to patients with defined needs and/or predicable outcomes

collect, interpret and evaluate health information from patients and other sources

evaluate responses to planned interventions

contribute to the development of treatment and care plans

You have knowledge of professional standards and guidelines, best practice guidelines, and nursing theories, practices,



and relevant legislation such as the Regulated Health Professions Act and Health Care Consent Act.

Problem-Solving and Analytical skills
You can:

identify patients with complex needs and report to MD/RN

provide routine and emergency care, health teaching, and counselling to patients with defined needs and/or predicable outcomes

Communication and Interpersonal Skills
You can:

work effectively with staff and patients

advocate on behalf of patients

explain health care treatments

explain possible side effects of medications and medical treatments

provide health education, and promote and support treatment goals

work as part of an inter-qualified team

use a team approach to deliver care to a diverse patient population

Hours of Work
The hours of work for the full-time position are 40 hours per week and for the irregularly-scheduled, casual positions are 0-40 hours per week. You are expected to work rotating shifts in a health care unit that provides 7 days per week service, up to 24 hours a day.

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

accessibility

Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer
Working as a nurse in a correctional facility can be highly rewarding for several reasons:

You will practice and have exposure to a wide range of nursing skills, from acute care to mental health, providing a unique and varied work experience

You will play a crucial role in the rehabilitation process, helping patients in custody achieve independence and self-care, which increases their chances of successfully re-entering the community

The unconventional setting challenges you to adapt and grow professionally, enhancing resilience and problem-solving abilities





By improving the health and well-being of patients in custody, you will contribute significantly to improving their health outcomes and contribute to public health and safety

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

a career that can grow across ministries and job functions

flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs

many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups

The permanent role comes with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)

group health, dental, life and disability benefits

a range of vacation and leave options

An Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services

Inclusive Counselling Services, which provides confidential mental health support from professionals belonging to diverse communities

The irregular on-call positions may have opportunities to opt in for some benefits.

a comprehensive compensation and benefits package

base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression

tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more

a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information:

7 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 1501 Fuller Ave, Penetanguishene, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

1 English Permanent, 1501 Fuller Ave, Penetanguishene, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

About security checks:
A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.

If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.

Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.

Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

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📌 Registered Practical Nurse (Full-time and Casual/Irregular On-Call Hours) (Ontario)
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