Apply By: Monday, September 29, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Clinical Educator (nursing)

Job ID:

233026

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of the Solicitor General

Division:

Clinical Services Branch - Clinical Education

City:

Etobicoke, Lindsay, Milton, Penetanguishene

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

4 Permanent

Job code:

I0912E - Social Services102

Salary:

$82,217.00 - $121,155.00 Per year

Lead clinical education programs and make a difference in the lives of individuals in custody

Are you a Registered Nurse with a passion for education and leadership? The Ministry of the Solicitor General is seeking four Clinical Educators to lead the development and delivery of clinical education programs for health care staff in correctional facilities. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety and well-being of both staff and people in custody by enhancing the quality of health care services through evidence-based education and training.

About the job

In this role, you will use your education and leadership skills to create a safe environment for both people in custody and staff through the delivery of health-care education and training. You will:

• Provide professional direction and coaching to health care staff on clinical practices, policies, and procedures
• Develop and deliver a combination of virtual, in-person, group, and individual training programs
• Develop and implement comprehensive onboarding, mentorship, and student programs
• Assess learning needs and create education plans
• Lead working groups and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Evaluate health programs and services to ensure alignment with standards
• Participate in ministry committees, communities of practice, and working groups
• Liaise with health care partners including hospitals, health centres, public health units, specialists, and other correctional facilities

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• you are a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• you are willing and able to travel occasionally to various institutions

Clinical Education Knowledge:

• You have knowledge of and experience applying principles of nursing practice and adult education best practices
• You can design, develop, and assess clinical training programs
• You have experience conducting needs assessments and analyzing training data
• You can understand and apply Accreditation Canada's and Provincial Correctional Health Services Standards and relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act, Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act, and Personal Health Information Protection Act

Leadership and Communication Skills:

• You can lead the delivery of training to adult learners and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• You have demonstrated leadership in coaching, training, mentoring, and quality improvement
• You can work independently as a team leader as well as collaboratively as a team member

Research, Evaluation, and Reasoning Skills:

• You can assess staff learning needs and implement skill development strategies
• You can assess population risks to guide educational programs and recommend evidence-based changes
• You can research new legislation, changing programs and emerging technology to anticipate needs
• You can modify programs based on feedback and evolving priorities

Organizational and Technical Skills:

• You can manage resources and coordinate programs as well as large training initiatives
• You can develop work plans and estimate and recommend financial, material, and human resources needs to meet objectives
• You can use computer technology for both in-person and virtual training delivery as well as instruct students in the use of technology

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

The 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 functions

• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs

• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups

• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package 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

Additional information:

Apply by:

Monday, September 29, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 1501 Fuller Ave, Penetanguishene, Central Region
• 1 English Permanent, 541 Highway 36, Lindsay, East Region
• 1 English Permanent, 160 Horner Ave, Etobicoke, Toronto Region
• 1 English Permanent, 661 Martin St, Milton, Central Region

Compensation group:

Management Compensation Plan

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Health and Social Services

Posted on:

Monday, September 15, 2025

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• 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.

• 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.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• 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 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.

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