03 Oct
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Fonction publique de l'Ontario
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Kawartha Lakes
03 Oct
Fonction publique de l'Ontario
Kawartha Lakes
Provide compassionate care in an unconventional setting We are seeking caring and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our health care team at the Central East 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. As a Registered Nurse with the Central East Correctional 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 full‑time positions are 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. diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives Anti‑Racism Policy 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. adaptable learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups 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 10 English Permanent, 541 Highway 36, Lindsay, East 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. ~ Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please ContactUs to provide your contact information.
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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