Registered Nurse (Casual/Irregular On-Call)

Provide compassionate care in an unconventional setting We are seeking caring and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our health care team at the South West Detention Centre. 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 Nurse with a dedicated commitment to the care and wellbeing of others, don't miss this rewarding opportunity! About the job As a Registered Nurse with the South West Detention Centre, you will work collaboratively as a member of the inter-professional health care team to develop, implement and evaluate patient-specific plans of care. You can expect the typical day to include activities such as: • Conducting health assessments for the purposes of triage and on-going care • Advocating for and encouraging patient participation in the plan of care • Monitoring treatment plans and response to health care interventions • Communicating with community care providers to obtain health histories and facilitate transitional care • Contributing to health program development within the institution • Providing emergency care, acute care, crisis intervention, health teaching, and counselling for patients considered medically stable and unstable • 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 currently a Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario Nursing Knowledge and Experience You can: • provide full scope of services to patients with complex health care needs and unpredictable outcomes • collect, interpret and evaluate health information to complete comprehensive health assessments • develop treatment and care plans, evaluate responses to planned interventions, and modify interventions in collaboration with the inter-professional team • address emergency situations and implement appropriate therapeutic interventions You have knowledge of professional standards and guidelines, best practice guidelines, and nursing theories, practices, and relevant legislation such as the Regulated Health Professions Act and Health Care Consent Act. Critical Thinking, Analytical and Organizational Skills You can provide emergency care, acute care, crisis intervention, health teaching, and counselling to patients with routine or complex health care needs, and/or unpredictable outcomes Communication and Interpersonal Skills You can: • work effectively with staff and patients • advocate on behalf of patients on health care treatments • explain possible side effects of medications and medical treatments • provide health education, and promote and support treatment goals • work as part of an inter-professional team • use a team approach to deliver care to a diverse patient population Hours of Work The hours of work for the irregularly-scheduled, casual positions are 0-40 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. 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 • 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 re-entering 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 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 Additional information Address: 5 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 4819 8th Concession Rd, RR3, Maidstone, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union Understanding the job ad - definitions Schedule: 4-7 Category: Health and Social Services Posted on: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 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-239851/26 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. All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, September 10, 2026 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code . Apply Online

Provide comprehensive nursing care, including health assessments and emergency interventions, for patients within a correctional facility. Collaborate with an inter-professional team to develop and implement patient-specific care plans to support rehabilitation and community re-entry.

Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Requires the ability to handle complex health needs, emergency situations, and adherence to professional nursing standards and legislation.

• Career growth opportunities • Flexible learning and developmental opportunities • Education programs • Mentorship programs • Employee networks

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Health Assessments
• Triage
• Emergency Care
• Acute Care
• Crisis Intervention
• Health Teaching
• Counselling
• Patient Advocacy
• Care Planning
• Inter-professional Collaboration
• Clinical Monitoring
• Transitional Care

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector
• Social Services
• Security & Safety

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 25, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Associate