Registered Practical Nurse; and Casual​/Irregular On-Call

Registered Practical Nurse (Full-time and Casual/Irregular On-Call Hours)
1 Permanent, 7 Temporary irregular on-call/casual, up to 6 months with possible extension

Job code:

C41502 - Registered Practical Nurse 2 (COR)

$31.50 - $34.45 Per hour
* * Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Provide compassionate care in an unconventional setting

We are seeking caring and compassionate Registered Practical Nurses to join our health care team at the Central North Correctional 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 Practical Nurse with a dedicated commitment to the care and wellbeing of others, don't miss this rewarding opportunity!

About the job
As a Registered Practical Nurse with the Central North Correctional Centre you will work collaboratively as a member of the inter-professional health care team to provide nursing care, within the RPN scope of practice as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario, to patients in stable health care conditions and with predicable outcomes. You can expect the typical day to include activities such as:

Preparing and administering medications

Monitoring effects, side effects and adverse effects of medications and/treatment

Reporting observations to the MD and/or registered nurse

Responding to emergencies and urgent care

Monitoring patients' healthcare status

Maintaining accurate medical records and charts

Maintaining a safe, secure and clean environment

Communicating with other clinical and correctional professionals

Practising in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Standards, ministry expectations, and the security requirements of the institution

Learn more about the role, team, and correctional facility, and ask any questions you have during our online information session

A voluntary, online information session will be held on the following date to share information about this opportunity. If you are unable to attend but would like to receive a recording of the session, please register for the event and you will receive access to a recording afterwards.

Mandatory requirements
You are currently registered in good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Nursing Knowledge, Experience and Skills
You can:

provide full scope of services to patients with defined needs and/or predicable outcomes

collect, interpret and evaluate health information from patients and other sources

evaluate responses to planned interventions

contribute to the development of treatment and care plans

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.

Problem-Solving and Analytical skills
You can:

identify patients with complex needs and report to MD/RN

provide routine and emergency care, health teaching, and counselling to patients with defined needs and/or predicable outcomes

Communication and Interpersonal Skills
You can:

work effectively with staff and patients

advocate on behalf of patients

explain 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 full-time position are 40 hours per week and 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.

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