Nurse Practitioner

$2,068.64 - $2,643.77 Per week* ($57.07 - $72.93 Per hour)

* Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Make a difference in the lives of individuals in custody and in keeping our communities safe by delivering comprehensive health care in corrections and leading the development of the Nurse Practitioner role.

We need caring and compassionate Nurse Practitioners passionate about primary health care and experienced in chronic disease management, pain and symptom management, and mental health and addictions.

Nurse practitioners 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 patients leaving custody successfully reentering the community.

This is a continuous posting and will be posted until filled. Screening and selection processes will begin after October 27, 2026. This posting may be extended but could close at any time after this date without notice. Please only submit your application ONCE under this Job .

Join us at one of our upcoming Corrections Career Fairs at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre or the Central East Detention Centre.

These events offer a unique opportunity to learn more about rewarding career paths in Corrections, connect with our dedicated team, and discover how you can build a meaningful career serving your community.

Date:
Tuesday, October 20

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location:

Central East Detention Centre
541 Kawartha Lakes County Road 36, Kawartha Lakes, ON

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Central East Detention Centre Career Fair Registration Link

Date:
Thursday, October 22

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location:

Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre
2244 Innes Road, Ottawa, ON

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre Career Fair Registration Link

• Please bring a valid photo  your Eventbrite confirmation code (electronic or printed copy).
• You may still attend and register on-site on the day of the event.
• Free parking is available on-site (please note that parking is limited at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre).

We look forward to meeting you and helping you explore a rewarding career in Corrections.

To learn about other career opportunities available, please visit our career fair landing page.

As a Nurse Practitioner with the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre/Central East Correctional Centre, you will work collaboratively as a member of the inter‑professional health care team and apply your specialized knowledge to provide patient‑centred primary care.

You can expect the typical day to include activities such as:

• Assessing, diagnosing, and prescribing treatment focused health promotion and disease prevention
• Communicating diagnosis and treatment plan options
• Collaborate with an inter‑professional team in the development of the patient plan of care
• Supporting the principles of self‑care by involving offenders in their own plan of care
• Responding to emergency situations and implementing appropriate interventions
• Practising in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario practice standards, ministry expectations, and the security requirements of the institution

Mandatory Requirements

• You are registered as a Registered Nurse Extended Class (Nurse Practitioner) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• You have a Nurse Practitioner specialty certificate in primary health…