Back to search results Apply By: Monday, November 9, 2026 11:59 pm EST Registered Practical Nurse Job ID: 249728 Posting status: Ministry of the Solicitor General Division: Maplehurst Correctional Complex and Vanier Centre for Women City: Milton Position(s) language: English Job term: 7 Permanent Job code: C41502 - Registered Practical Nurse 2 (COR) Salary: $31.50 - $34.45 Per hour*
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We are seeking caring and compassionate Registered Practical Nurses to join our health care teams at the Maplehurst Correctional Complex and Vanier Centre for Women. 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, 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 secure health care conditions and with predicable outcomes. 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
- Practising in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Standards, ministry expectations, and the security requirements of the institution What you bring to the team

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:

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




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
explain 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

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
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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
- 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
base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
4 English Permanent, 661 Martin St, Milton, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS
~3 English Permanent, 655 Martin St, Milton, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

Ontario Public Service Employees Union Work hours: Schedule 4-7 Category: Health and Social Services Posted on: Monday, October 26, 2026
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.
You must apply online.
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 Contact Us 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.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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