Job Description

Apply By: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Nurse Practitioner

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Job ID:

234075

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of the Solicitor General

Division:

Central North Correctional Centre

City:

Penetanguishene

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

6 Permanent

Job code:

C50126 - Nurse Practitioner (COR)

Salary:

$2,068.64 - $2,643.77 Per week
*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.

About the job

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As a Nurse Practitioner with the Central North Correctional 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

Learn more about the role, team, and correctional facility, and ask any questions you have during either our in-person online open house!

Visit our career open house


We are pleased to invite interested applicants to our

Career Open House

for the Central North Correctional Centre on Wednesday, September 10. This event offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the rewarding career paths in corrections and to meet our dedicated healthcare team. Registration is required and can be found here:11 am - 5 pm event registration



Join our information session

A voluntary, online information session will also be held on the following date to share information about this opportunity (click to register): September 18th at 12pm EST If you are unable to attend but would like to receive a copy of the recording please contact us at careers.team7@ontario.ca, please include the job id 234075 in the subject of your email.



Click Opportunity Overview to learn more and join us on this rewarding journey!

What you bring to the team

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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
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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
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Leadership Skills

You can:

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

You have knowledge of:

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.)

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Communication and Interpersonal Skills

You can:


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
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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?

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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

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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

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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

Additional information:

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Apply by:

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

6 English Permanent - Full Time, 1501 Fuller Ave, Penetanguishene, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3-7

Category:

Health and Social Services

Posted on:

Wednesday, September 3, 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-234075/25(6)

How to apply:

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You must apply online.

Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

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 to provide your contact information. 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 "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.

Exigences en matiere de langue et evaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichees en francais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaitre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont evalues en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/francais), vous devrez egalement passer un test de competences linguistiques en francais.

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