Registered Practical Nurse

Ministry of the Solicitor General; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A government ministry in Ontario is hiring a Registered Practical Nurse for a casual position at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre. The role involves providing essential nursing services, administering medications, and supporting patient care in a unique correctional environment. Ideal candidates should be registered in good standing and possess strong nursing and communication skills. This is an opportunity for a rewarding and impactful career in health care.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Currently registered in good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Knowledge of professional and best practice guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer medications.
• Monitor effects of medications and report observations.
• Respond to emergencies and urgent care.
• Maintain accurate medical records.

Skills

Nursing skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Registered Practical Nurse

Job description

Overview

Position: Registered Practical Nurse (Casual / Irregular On-Call)

Apply By: Monday, September 15, : 59 pm EDT

Job ID / Status: Open

Organization: Ministry of the Solicitor General

Division: Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre

City: Ottawa

Position language: English

Job term: 2 Temporary irregular on-call / casual, up to 6 months with possible extension

Job code: C Registered Practical Nurse 2 (COR)

Salary: 34.45 Per hour

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

About the job

We are seeking caring and compassionate Registered Practical Nurses to join our health care team at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre. Nurses 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 a patient leaving custody successfully re-entering the community.

If you are a conscientious and well-organized Registered Practical Nurse with a dedicated commitment to the care and wellbeing of others, don’t miss this rewarding opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and administering medications
• Monitoring effects, side effects and adverse effects of medications and / treatment
• Reporting observations to the MD and / or registered nurse
• Responding to emergencies and urgent care
• Monitoring patients' healthcare status
• Maintaining accurate medical records and charts
• Maintaining a safe, secure and clean environment
• Communicating with other clinical and correctional professionals
• Practising in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Standards, ministry expectations, and the security requirements of the institution

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You are currently registered in good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Nursing Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• provide full scope of services to patients with defined needs and / or predicable outcomes
• collect, interpret and evaluate health information from patients and other sources
• evaluate responses to planned interventions
• contribute to the development of treatment and care plans

You have knowledge of professional standards and guidelines, best practice guidelines, and nursing theories, practices, and relevant legislation such as the Regulated Health Professions Act and Health Care Consent Act.

Problem-Solving and Analytical skills

• identify patients with complex needs and report to MD / RN
• provide routine and emergency care, health teaching, and counselling to patients with defined needs and / or predicable outcomes

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• work effectively with staff and patients
• advocate on behalf of patients
• explain health care treatments
• explain possible side effects of medications and medical treatments
• provide health education, and promote and support treatment goals
• work as part of an inter-professional team
• use a team approach to deliver care to a diverse patient population

Hours of Work

• The hours of work are 0-40 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 in a correctional facility can be highly rewarding for several reasons :
• You will practice and have exposure to a wide range of nursing skills, from acute care to mental health, providing a unique and varied work experience
• 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 improving their health outcomes and contribute to public health and safety

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. We offer :

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information

• Position details: 2 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 2244 Innes Rd, Ottawa, East Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP / NICHE / RMS
• Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union
• Work hours: Schedule 4-7
• Category: Health and Social Services
• Posted on: Friday, August 29, 2025

Note: About security checks

• A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
• If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
• Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
• T-CL- / 25(10)

How to apply: You must apply online. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. You must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. Read the job description to ensure understanding. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the language requirements. If bilingual, you may need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation : Version française est disponible; les candidats sont évalués en anglais. Si le poste est bilingue, un test de compétence en français peut être requis.

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