Nurse Practitioner

$2,068.64 - $2,643.77 Per week (OPSEU Collective Agreement)

Apply By:
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

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, increasing their chances of successfully re‑entering the community.

As a Nurse Practitioner with the Central North 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. The typical day may include:

• Assessing, diagnosing, and prescribing treatment focused on health promotion and disease prevention
• Communicating diagnosis and treatment plan options
• Collaborating with the 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

• 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 care or adult care

• Collect, interpret and utilize information from patients and other sources
• Respond to emergency situations and implement appropriate interventions
• Evaluate responses to treatment and modify the treatment plan to achieve established goals

• Coordinate and deliver primary health care services
• Embed quality improvement into health care practices
• Lead consultation and engagement with healthcare staff and partners

• Illness/disease theory, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic and laboratory testing, evidence‐based practice and current treatment modalities
• Mental health and addiction treatment options

• Communicate effectively and present information clearly and concisely
• Document care and progress by preparing notes, plans and summaries
• Adapt communication skills to provide information and health teaching to a diverse population
• Advocate for and encourage patient participation in their plan of care
• Support patients in the implementation and modification of their treatment plan

• The hours of work are 36.25 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.

It is acceptable if you do not meet every qualification. We encourage you to apply if you meet most of the listed qualifications; the right candidate may still be a good fit.

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialised individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions, to apply.

Working as a nurse practitioner in a correctional facility can be highly rewarding for several reasons:

• You will participate as a leader in the continued development of the Nurse Practitioner role, delivering comprehensive health care for people in corrections.
• You will play a crucial role in the rehabilitation process, helping patients in custody achieve independence and self‑care, increasing 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 contribute significantly to public health and safety.
• Benefits: a defined‑benefit lifetime pension plan, group health, dental, life and disability benefits, a range of vacation and leave options, an Employee and Family Assistance Program, inclusive counselling services for diverse communities.