Nurse Practitioner

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Public Service (Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide patient-centred primary health care in a correctional setting. You will collaborate with an inter-professional health team and apply your expertise to deliver comprehensive care to individuals in custody.

You will assess, diagnose and treat, promote health, and support self-care while adhering to professional standards and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a Registered Nurse Extended Class (NP) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• NP specialty in primary health care or adult care is required.
• Clinical assessment, critical reasoning and patient-centred care are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and prescribe treatment with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention.
• Communicate diagnosis and treatment plan options to patients.
• Collaborate with an inter-professional team to develop patient plans of care.
• Involve offenders in their own plan of care to support self-care.
• Respond to emergencies and implement appropriate interventions.
• Practice according to College standards, ministry expectations and security rules.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical reasoning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Nurse Practitioner credential

Primary health care specialty

Job description

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

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

Provide compassionate care in an unconventional setting

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 re-entering the community.

This is a continuous posting and will be posted until filled. Screening and selection processes will begin after October 8, 2026. This posting may be extended but could close at any time after this date without notice.

About the job

As a Nurse Practitioner with the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention 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 care or adult care

Clinical Assessment, Critical Reasoning and Analytical Skills

You can:

• 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

Leadership Skills

• coordinate and deliver primary health care services
• embed quality improvement into health care practices
• lead consultation and engagement with healthcare staff and partners

Specialized Knowledge

• illness/disease theory, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic and laboratory testing, evidence-based practice and current treatment modalities
• mental health and addiction treatment options

You can interpret and apply legislation to practice (i.e., Health Care Consent Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act, Regulated Health Professions Act, etc.).

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• communicate effectively and present information clearly and concisely
• document care and progress by preparing notes, plans and summaries
• adapt your 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

Hours of Work

• 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.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

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

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

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, 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 public health and safety

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for various 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

This role comes with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a range of vacation and leave options
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services
• Inclusive Counselling Services, which provides confidential mental health support from professionals belonging to diverse communities

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.