Nurse Practitioner

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Ministry of the Solicitor General in Ontario as a Nurse Practitioner at Kenora Jail. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to deliver primary health care within a correctional setting, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention while collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team. Enjoy the beauty of Northwestern Ontario while making a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Northern Attraction Incentive Program

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Extended Class in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Nurse Practitioner specialty in primary health care.
• Demonstrated expertise in chronic disease management and mental health.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and prescribe treatment for patients.
• Collaborate with an inter-professional team for patient care.
• Respond to emergency situations and implement appropriate interventions.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Critical Reasoning

Communication

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse Extended Class certification

Nurse Practitioner specialty certificate

Job description

Consider Your Next Career with the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Public Service!

The Ministry of the Solicitor General is embarking on a large-scale initiative to modernize Ontario’s correctional system, with a focus on enhancing safety and security, infrastructure and services in institutions across the province. Consider a rewarding career in correctional services and join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals in custody and in keeping our communities safe.

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Kenora Jail, is seeking a caring and compassionate Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about primary health care to become part of the health care team. In addition to primary health care competencies, the ideal candidate will have experience in chronic disease management, pain and symptom management, and mental health and addictions. Your practice will have a focus on health promotion and disease prevention. As a Nurse Practitioner, you will make clinical decisions and plan care as part of an inter-professional health care team.

Working as a Nurse Practitioner with the Ministry of the Solicitor General, you will have the opportunity to practice in an environment where you are supported by experienced primary care practitioners, including physicians, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, nurses, social workers and pharmacists. This is an opportunity to participate as a leader in the continued development of the Nurse Practitioner role, delivering comprehensive health care for people in corrections.

Kenora is situated on the north shore of the Lake of the Woods in North Western Ontario, and just 30 minutes from the Manitoba border. The city is known for its wealth of natural attractions and leisure facilities. Consider being a part of this community for a true Northern experience! For more information on the location, please visit the City of Kenora website.

About the job
In this role, you will use your specialized knowledge and skills to provide patient-centred primary care. Specifically, you will:

• Assess, diagnose and prescribe treatment with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention
• Communicate diagnosis and treatment plan options
• Collaborate with an inter-professional team in the development of the patient plan of care, and to develop and implement strategies that promote health and prevent illness
• Advocate for, and facilitate, the principles of self-care by involving offenders in their own plan of care
• Act as a resource for patients, staff and external stakeholders
• Respond to emergency situations and implement appropriate interventions
• Practise in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Standards and Ministry expectations
• Practise in accordance with the security requirements of the institution

Information Session Details:
A voluntary, online information session will be held on the following date to share information about this opportunity (click to register):
– Wednesday, June 25 from 1:00-1:30 pm EDT (12:00 – 12:30 pm CDT)

What you bring to the team

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 demonstrate clinical expertise and assessment skills to elicit, interpret and utilize information from inmates and other sources
• You can respond to emergency situations and implement appropriate interventions
• You can evaluate responses to treatment and modify the treatment plan to achieve established goals

Leadership Skills
• You have leadership skills to coordinate and deliver primary health care services, embed quality improvement and lead consultation and engagement with healthcare staff and partners, as well as internal and external stakeholders

Specialized Knowledge
• You have knowledge of illness/disease theory, health promotion and prevention, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic and laboratory testing, evidence-based practice and current treatment modalities
• You have knowledge of 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
• You can communicate effectively and present information in a clear and concise manner
• You can document care and progress by preparing progress notes, written treatment plans and clinical summaries
• You can adapt your communication skills to provide information and health teaching to a diverse population
• You can advocate for and encourage patient participation in their plan of care
• You can 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.

Northern Attraction Incentive Program (NAIP)
This position qualifies for the Northern Attraction Incentive Program (NAIP). NAIP is a pilot recruitment program which offers financial incentives to new hires in specific positions in designated institutions and probation and parole offices in Northern Ontario, including external candidates to the Ontario Public Service and existing employees who agree to work for a term of three years.

All applicants will be provided with more information on the program, once the job advertisement closes. If you would like more information prior to applying, you may contact: [e-mail]