Provide compassionate care in an unconventional setting We are seeking caring and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our health care team at the South West Detention Centre. Nurses who work in corrections, practice a wide range of nursing skills in an unconventional setting. They play an key 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 Nurse with a dedicated commitment to the care and wellbeing of others, don't miss this rewarding opportunity! As a Registered Nurse with the South West Detention Centre, you will work collaboratively as a member of the inter-professional health care team to develop, implement and evaluate patient-specific plans of care.

Conducting health assessments for the purposes of triage and on-going care Advocating for and encouraging patient participation in the plan of care Monitoring treatment plans and response to health care interventions Communicating with community care providers to obtain health histories and facilitate transitional care Contributing to health program development within the institution Providing emergency care, acute care, crisis intervention, health teaching, and counselling for patients considered medically stable and unstable Practising in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario practice standards, ministry expectations,



and the security requirements of the institution You are currently a Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario Nursing Knowledge and Experience provide full scope of services to patients with complex health care needs and unpredictable outcomes collect, interpret and evaluate health information to complete comprehensive health assessments develop treatment and care plans, evaluate responses to planned interventions, and modify interventions in collaboration with the inter-professional team address emergency situations and implement appropriate therapeutic interventions 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. You can provide emergency care, acute care, crisis intervention, health teaching, and counselling to patients with routine or complex health care needs, and/or unpredictable outcomes advocate on behalf of patients on health care treatments explain possible side effects of medications and medical treatments provide health education, and promote and support treatment goals use a team approach to deliver care to a diverse patient population The hours of work 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.





Working as a nurse in a correctional facility can be highly rewarding for several reasons: You will practice 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 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. flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups 5 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 4819 8th Concession Rd, RR3, Maidstone, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. 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.

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