Correctional Health Nurse: Rehab, Independence & Impact

Solicitor General | Solliciteur général; Windsor; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

The Ontario Public Service, South West Detention Centre, is seeking a compassionate Registered Practical Nurse to join our health care team. As an RPN, you will deliver nursing care within the College of Nurses of Ontario standards to patients in custody, including medication administration, assessments and care planning.

You will work with an inter-professional team, participate in emergencies, maintain records, and support rehabilitation and community re-entry goals.

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Provide full scope of nursing services to patients with defined needs and predictable outcomes.
• Knowledge of professional standards, guidelines and relevant legislation (RHPA, Health Care Consent Act).

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and monitor effects.
• Maintain accurate medical records and charts.
• Respond to emergencies and provide urgent care.
• Collaborate with inter-professional team to plan and deliver care.
• Support rehabilitation and re-entry goals for patients in custody.

Skills

Medication administration

Emergency care

Record keeping

Interprofessional teamwork

Patient advocacy

Nursing assessment

Education

Ontario RPN license

Job description

The Ontario Public Service, South West Detention Centre, is seeking a compassionate Registered Practical Nurse to join our health care team. As an RPN, you will deliver nursing care within the College of Nurses of Ontario standards to patients in custody, including medication administration, assessments and care planning.

You will work with an inter-professional team, participate in emergencies, maintain records, and support rehabilitation and community re-entry goals.