Registered Practical Nurse (Casual/Irregular On-Call)

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A health care provider in Northwestern Ontario is seeking Registered Practical Nurses for casual positions at Thunder Bay Jail. The role offers a pay range of $31.50 – $34.45 per hour and requires RPN registration. Nurses will provide care in a unique environment, collaborating with a health care team to aid in rehabilitation. The position supports flexible hours and emphasizes diversity and inclusion in the application process.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Flexibility in work arrangements

Competitive compensation and benefits

Qualifications

• Must be registered in good standing as an RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Knowledge of nursing standards, best practices, and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and monitor their effects.
• Communicate with other health professionals.
• Maintain accurate medical records and a safe environment.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Health education

Analytical skills

Education

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse (Casual/Irregular On-Call)

Four short‑term, irregular on‑call positions available for a maximum of six months. Pay range: $31.50 – $34.45 per hour (per the OPSEU Collective Agreement).

We are seeking caring and compassionate Registered Practical Nurses to join our health care team at the Thunder Bay Jail. In corrections, nurses practice a wide range of skills in an unconventional setting and play an important role in the rehabilitation process by helping patients in custody achieve independence and self‑care.

About the job

As a Registered Practical Nurse with the Thunder Bay Jail, you will work collaboratively as a member of the inter‑professional health care team to provide nursing care, within the RPN scope of practice as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario, to patients in stable health conditions and with predictable outcomes. Typical responsibilities include:

• Preparing and administering medications
• Monitoring the effects, side effects and adverse reactions of medications and treatment
• Reporting observations to the MD and/or registered nurse
• Responding to emergencies and urgent care situations
• Monitoring patients’ health 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 predictable 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 predictable outcomes

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Work effectively with staff and patients
• Advocate on behalf of patients
• Explain health care treatments and 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

Northern Attraction Incentive Program (NAIP)

This position qualifies for the NAIP, a pilot recruitment program offering financial incentives to new hires in designated Northern Ontario public service institutions.

Hours of Work

0–40 hours per week. You are expected to work rotating shifts in a health care unit that provides 7 days per week, up to 24 hours a day.

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We encourage everyone, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, and those from all cultural, sexual, and gender identities, to apply. Our hiring process is accessible and compliant with Ontario’s Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

What we offer

• Unique exposure to a wide range of nursing skills, from acute care to mental health
• Opportunity to contribute to the rehabilitation process and help patients achieve independence and self‑care
• Professional growth in an unconventional setting, enhancing resilience and problem‑solving abilities
• Competitive compensation and benefits, with performance‑based pay and scheduled salary progression
• Flexibility in work arrangements, including flex hours and self‑funded leave options
• A modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Application Information

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume online. Your application should highlight how you meet the listed qualifications and include concrete examples of relevant experience. Apply by 11:59 pm EST on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.