$2,068.64 - $2,643.77 Per week* ($57.07 - $72.93 Per hour)
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Provide compassionate care in an unconventional setting
Make a difference in the lives of individuals in custody and in keeping our communities safe by delivering comprehensive health care in corrections and leading the development of the Nurse Practitioner role.

We need caring and compassionate Nurse Practitioners passionate about primary health care and experienced in chronic disease management, pain and symptom management, and mental health and addictions.

Nurse practitioners 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 patients leaving custody successfully reentering the community.

This is a continuous posting and will be posted until filled. Screening and selection processes will begin after October 27, 2026. This posting may be extended but could close at any time after this date without notice. Please only submit your application ONCE under this Job ID.

Explore Exciting Career Opportunities in Corrections
Join us at one of our upcoming Corrections Career Fairs at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre or the Central East Detention Centre.

These events offer a unique opportunity to learn more about rewarding career paths in Corrections, connect with our dedicated team, and discover how you can build a meaningful career serving your community.

Event Details
Central East Detention Centre Career Fair
Date: Tuesday, October 20

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: Central East Detention Centre
541 Kawartha Lakes County Road 36, Kawartha Lakes, ON

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Central East Detention Centre Career Fair Registration Link

Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre Career Fair
Date: Thursday, October 22

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre
2244 Innes Road, Ottawa, ON

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre Career Fair Registration Link

Important Information for Both Events

Please bring a valid photo ID and your Eventbrite confirmation code (electronic or printed copy).

You may still attend and register in office on the day of the event.

Free parking is available on-site (please note that parking is limited at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre).

We look forward to meeting you and helping you explore a rewarding career in Corrections.

To learn about other career opportunities available, please visit our career fair landing page.

About the job
As a Nurse Practitioner with the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre/Central East Correctional Centre, you will work collaboratively as a member of the inter‑professional health care team and apply your specialized knowledge to provide patient‑centred primary care.

You can expect the typical day to include activities such as:

Assessing, diagnosing,



and prescribing treatment focused health promotion and disease prevention

Communicating diagnosis and treatment plan options

Collaborate with an inter‑professional team in the development of the patient plan of care

Supporting the principles of self‑care by involving offenders in their own plan of care

Responding to emergency situations and implementing appropriate interventions

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 registered as a Registered Nurse Extended Class (Nurse Practitioner) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

You have a Nurse Practitioner specialty certificate in primary health care or adult care

Clinical Assessment, Critical Reasoning and Analytical Skills
You can:

Collect, interpret and utilize information from patients and other sources

Respond to emergency situations and implement appropriate interventions

Evaluate responses to treatment and modify the treatment plan to achieve established goals

Leadership Skills
You can:

Coordinate and deliver primary health care services

Embed quality improvement into health care practices

Lead consultation and engagement with healthcare staff and partners

Specialized Knowledge
You have knowledge of:

Illness/disease theory, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic and laboratory testing, evidence-based practice and current treatment modalities

Mental health and addiction treatment options

You can interpret and apply legislation to practice (i.e., Health Care Consent Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act, Regulated Health Professions Act, etc.)

Communication and Interpersonal Skills
You can:

Communicate effectively and present information clearly and concisely

Document care and progress by preparing notes, plans and summaries

Adapt your communication skills to provide information and health teaching to a diverse population

Advocate for and encourage patient participation in their plan of care

Support patients in the implementation and modification of their treatment plan

Hours of Work
The hours of work are 36.25 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 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. 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 initiatives

accessibility

Anti‑Racism Policy

What we offer
Working as a nurse practitioner in a correctional facility can be highly rewarding for several reasons:

You will participate as a leader in the continued development of the Nurse Practitioner role, delivering comprehensive health care for people in corrections.

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 reentering the community

The unconventional setting challenges you to adapt and grow professionally, enhancing resilience and problem‑solving abilities

By improving the health and well‑being of patients in custody, you will contribute significantly to public health and safety

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for various ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

a career that can grow across ministries and job functions

flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs

many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups

This 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 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

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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