Senior Nurse

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Provide compassionate care in an unconventional setting

We are seeking Senior Nurses to provide group leadership to the health care team and ensure effective delivery of comprehensive health care and nursing services to offenders at the Central North Correctional Centre.

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 senior nurse looking to grow your leadership skills and with a dedicated commitment to the care and wellbeing of others, don't miss this rewarding opportunity!

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About the job

In this role, you will:

• Oversee the day to day operation of a health care unit by managing nursing assignments and schedules, assigning daily duties, and coordinating nursing functions
• Provide health care to patients, including emergency care, acute care, crisis intervention, health teaching and counselling services
Participate in inter-disciplinary health care planning, and facilitate evidence-based approaches and outcomes
• Assist with the implementation and evaluation of health care interventions
• Practise in accordance with the security requirements of the institution
• Practise in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Standards and Ministry expectations

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You are a Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Nursing Knowledge and Experience

• You have proven knowledge and competency in the applications of the College of Nurses professional standards and guidelines, best practice guidelines, nursing theories and practices, and evidence-based clinical health care to provide and ensure the effective delivery of quality nursing services to offenders in secured custody
• You have knowledge and expertise to assess emergency situations and implement appropriate treatment measures

Technical Knowledge

• You can interpret and apply knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act, Protection of Privacy Act) to deliver services in compliance with health care standard, and ensure consent to treatment, confidentiality of health care records, and safety of offenders and security of health care areas

Group Leadership and Supervisory Skills

• You can coordinate and direct the day-to day operations of health care unit, and provide group leadership and supervision to a team of nursing professionals
• You can manage nursing schedule activities, and provide mentoring, guidance and support to the team

Communications, Analytical and Conflict Resolution Skills

• You have proven interpersonal, oral communication and conflict resolution skills to provide consultation and resolve issues with stakeholders and staff
• You have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and you demonstrate good judgement
• You can liaise effectively with interdisciplinary team to assess and respond to routine and emergency situations
• You can collaborate with management in the development of health care policies and procedures
• You are proficient with computer software applications

Hours of Work

• The 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.

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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!

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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

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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 a wide range of nursing skills, from acute care to mental health, providing a unique and varied work experience
• 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 improving their health outcomes and contribute to public health and safety

The 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 functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups

The 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

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Additional information:

Note:

• About 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.
• T-CL-248724/26(2)

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How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us 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.

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.