Apply By: Monday, October 26, 2026 11:59 pm EDTTalent Pool - Registered Nurse (Full-Time and Casual/Irregular On-Call Hours)Health Services Division - Correctional facility healthcare unitsCity:Brampton, Brockville, Etobicoke, Fort Frances, Hamilton, Kenora, Lindsay, London, Maidstone, Milton, Monteith, Napanee, North Bay, Ottawa, Penetanguishene, Sarnia, Sault Ste Marie, Scarborough, Stratford, Sudbury, Thorold, Thunder BayPosition(s) language:Job term:Permanent, Temporary irregularly-scheduled/casual positions, 6 months with possible extensionJob code:C50052 - Nurse 2, General (COR)$1,562.72 - $2,240.04 Per week* ($39.07 - $56.00 per hour)*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.Provide compassionate care in an unconventional settingWe are seeking caring and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our health care teams in correctional facilities across Ontario.Nurses who work in corrections practice a wide range of nursing skills in an unconventional setting. They play a critical role in providing comprehensive health care to a complex patient population, helping improve health outcomes and supporting continuity of care.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!Note: This posting is for permanent and casual/irregularly scheduled positions. The converted hourly rate is $39.07 - $56.00 per hour.Our correctional facilities are located in the following regions and cities:Central Region: Milton, Brampton, Hamilton, ThoroldToronto Region: Etobicoke, ScarboroughEast Region: Ottawa, Napanee, Brockville, LindsayWest Region: Penetanguishene, London, Sarnia, Stratford, WindsorNorth Region: Sudbury, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay, Monteith, Kenora, Fort FrancesLearn more about the different types of correctional facilities and where they are located.About the jobYou will work collaboratively as a member of the inter-professional health care team to develop, implement and evaluate patient-specific plans of care. You can expect the typical day to include activities such as:Conducting health assessments for the purposes of triage and ongoing careAdvocating for and encouraging patient participation in the plan of careMonitoring treatment plans and response to health care interventionsCommunicating with community care providers to obtain health histories and facilitate transitional careContributing to health program development within the institutionProviding emergency care, acute care, crisis intervention, health teaching, and counselling for patients considered medically stable and unstablePractising in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario practice standards, ministry expectations, and the security requirements of the institutionLearn more about the role, the team, and our correctional facilities, and ask any questions you have during our online information sessionA voluntary, online information session will be held on the following date to share information about this opportunity:October 14 at 12pm EST.If you are unable to attend but would like to receive a session recording,



please register and you will automatically receive a copy after the session.The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time. This competition will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming opportunities within the next 21 months following the closing date of the job ad posting.What you bring to the teamMandatory RequirementsYou are currently a Registered Nurse in valuable standing with the College of Nurses of OntarioNursing Knowledge and ExperienceYou can:provide full scope of services to patients with complex health care needs and unpredictable outcomescollect, interpret and evaluate health information to complete comprehensive health assessmentsdevelop treatment and care plans, evaluate responses to planned interventions, and modify interventions in collaboration with the inter-professional teamaddress emergency situations and implement appropriate therapeutic interventionsYou 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.Critical Thinking, Analytical and Organizational SkillsYou can provide emergency care, acute care, crisis intervention, health teaching, and counselling to patients with routine or complex health care needs, and/or unpredictable outcomesCommunication and Interpersonal SkillsYou can:work effectively with staff and patientsadvocate on behalf of patients on health care treatmentsexplain possible side effects of medications and medical treatmentsprovide health education, and promote and support treatment goalswork as part of an inter-professional teamuse a team approach to deliver care to a diverse patient populationHours of WorkThe hours of work for the full-time position are 40 hours per week and for the casual/irregularly scheduled position 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, 24 hours a day.Irregularly scheduled (casual) positions provide an opportunity to gain correctional nursing experience and may lead to future temporary or permanent opportunities.Northern Attraction Incentive Program (NAIP)Successful applicants for opportunities in Thunder Bay, Monteith, Kenora and Fort Frances may qualify for financial compensation under the Northern Attraction Incentive Program (NAIP). NAIP is a pilot recruitment program which offers financial incentives to new hires in specific positions in designated institutions and probation and parole offices in Northern Ontario, including external candidates to the Ontario Public Service and existing employees who agree to work for a term of three years.All applicants will be provided with more information on the program, once the job advertisement closes. If you would like more information prior to applying, you may contact:



[email protected]'t meet every qualification?If you are excited about this position, are a registered nurse with the CNO, and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibilityWe 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 initiativesaccessibilityAnti-Racism PolicyWhat we offerWorking 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 experienceThe unconventional setting challenges you to adapt and grow professionally, enhancing resilience and problem-solving abilitiesBy 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 safetyThe Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 30 ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:a career that can grow across ministries and job functionsflexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programsmany employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groupsThe 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 benefitsa range of vacation and leave optionsan Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling servicesInclusive Counselling Services, which provides confidential mental health support from professionals belonging to diverse communitiesThe irregular on-call positions receive pay in lieu of benefits (6% of gross pay), vacation (4%), and statutory holidays (5%) for a total of 15% gross pay in lieu. These positions also have opportunities to optionally enroll for some benefits such as the pension plan and group health, dental, life and disability benefits.Additional information:Apply by:Monday, October 26, 2026 11:59 pm EDTEnglish Permanent, 1501 Fuller Ave, Penetanguishene, Central Region or 541 Highway 36, Lindsay

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