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Nurse Practitioner
Organization:
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
Division:
Toronto South Detention Centre
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary up to 12 months with possible extension
Job Code:
50124 - Nurse 3, Public Health (Atypical)
Salary:
$1,604.06 - $1,913.94 Per Week* Amended salary information noted under Job ID
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
The correct salary range for this position is $1,564.71 to $1,812.61 per week in compliance with current OPSEU collective agreement provisions
Bring your knowledge and clinical expertise to the Toronto South Detention Centre, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, where you will provide primary care services to inmates with diverse health care needs, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention.
Toronto South Detention Centre is Ontario's largest maximum security detention centre. The Health Care unit operates 24 hours, 7 days a week.
The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation package, including:
• A defined benefit pension plan
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits
• A comprehensive health and dental plan
• Life and disability insurance
• A progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance
• Flexible learning and developmental opportunities including online, training and mentorship programs
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization
The Ontario Public Service has been chosen as one of:
• Canada's Top 100 Employers
• Greater Toronto's Top 90 Employers
• Canada's Best Diversity Employers
• Canada's Greenest Employers
• Top Employers for Canadians Under 40
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will use your specialized knowledge and skills to provide patient-centered primary care to inmates. Specifically, you will:
• Assess, diagnose and prescribe treatment with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention
• Communicate diagnosis and treatment plan options
• Advocate for and encourage patients to take responsibility for their own health by educating them on risk factors, health problem identification, goal setting, and treatment options
• Collaborate with an inter-professional team to develop and implement strategies that promote health and prevent illness
• Act as a resource for patients, staff and external stakeholders
• Respond to emergency situations and implement appropriate interventions
• Practice in accordance with College of Nurses Practice Standards and Ministry expectations
• Practice in accordance with the security requirements of the institution
How do I qualify?
Mandatory Requirements
• You are registered as a Registered Nurse Extended Class (Nurse Practitioner) with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• You have a Nurse Practitioner specialty certificate in primary health care or adult care
Specialized Knowledge
• You have knowledge of illness/disease theory, drug theory, diagnostic and laboratory testing, evidence-based practice and current treatment modalities
• You can interpret and apply legislation to practice (i.e., Health Care Consent Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act, Regulated Health Professions Act, etc.)
Clinical Assessment, Critical Reasoning and Analytical Skills
• You demonstrate clinical expertise and assessment skills to elicit, interpret and utilize information from inmates and other sources
• You can respond to emergency situations and implement appropriate interventions
• You can evaluate responses to treatment and modify the treatment plan to achieve established goals
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• You can communicate effectively and present information in a clear and concise manner
• you can document care and progress by preparing progress notes, written treatment plans and clinical summaries
• You can adapt your communication skills to provide information and health teaching to a diverse population
• You can advocate for and encourage patient participation in their plan of care
• You can support patients in the implementation and modification of their treatment plan
• You are proficient with various computer software applications and databases (i.e., spreadsheet, email, word processing)
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 160 Horner Ave, , Etobicoke, Toronto Region, Enhanced - CPIC, VSS, PIP, Niche/RMS, Credit
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3.7
Category:
Health and Social Services
Posted on:
Friday, November 10, 2017
Note:
- In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service.)
A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential. - C-CL-113607/17
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, November 27, 2017 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.