Maplehurst Correctional Complex and Vanier Centre for WomenMiltonJob term: 7 PermanentJob 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 settingWe 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 jobAs 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 stable health care conditions and with predicable outcomes.You can expect the typical day to include activities such as:Preparing and administering medicationsMonitoring effects, side effects and adverse effects of medications and/treatmentReporting observations to the MD and/or registered nurseResponding to emergencies and urgent careMonitoring patients' healthcare statusMaintaining accurate medical records and chartsMaintaining a safe, secure and clean environmentCommunicating with other clinical and correctional professionalsPractising in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Standards, ministry expectations, and the security requirements of the institutionMandatory requirementsYou are currently registered in good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of OntarioNursing Knowledge, Experience and SkillsYou can:provide full scope of services to patients with defined needs and/or predicable outcomescollect, interpret and evaluate health information from patients and other sourcesevaluate responses to planned interventionscontribute to the development of treatment and care plansProblem-Solving and Analytical skillsYou can:identify patients with complex needs and report to MD/RNprovide routine and emergency care, health teaching,



and counselling to patients with defined needs and/or predicable outcomesCommunication and Interpersonal SkillsYou can:work effectively with staff and patientsadvocate on behalf of patientsexplain 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 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.Don't meet every qualification?If you are excited about this position 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 and have exposure to a wide range of nursing skills, from acute care to mental health, providing a unique and varied work experienceYou 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 communityThe 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 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 functionsflexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programsa comprehensive compensation and benefits packagebase salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progressiontailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and morea contemporary, friendly and accessible physical work environmentAdditional information:4 English Permanent, 661 Martin St, Milton, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS3 English Permanent, 655 Martin St, Milton, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMSAbout 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.OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please ContactUs to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.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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