Senior Nurse

Apply By: Monday, October 26, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

$1,684.03 - $2,418.51 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Provide compassionate care in an unconventional setting

We are seeking Senior Nurses to provide group leadership to the health care team and ensure effective delivery of comprehensive health care and nursing services to offenders at the Central North Correctional Centre.

Nurses who work in corrections practice a wide range of nursing skills in an unconventional setting. They play a critical role in providing comprehensive health care to a complex patient population, helping improve health outcomes and supporting continuity of care.

If you are a senior nurse looking to grow your leadership skills and with a dedicated commitment to the care and wellbeing of others, don't miss this rewarding opportunity!

About the job

In this role, you will:

• Oversee the day to day operation of a health care unit by managing nursing assignments and schedules, assigning daily duties, and coordinating nursing functions
• Provide health care to patients, including emergency care, acute care, crisis intervention, health teaching and counselling services
• Participate in inter-disciplinary health care planning, and facilitate evidence-based approaches and outcomes
• Assist with the implementation and evaluation of health care interventions
• Practise in accordance with the security requirements of the institution
• Practise in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Standards and Ministry expectations

Mandatory requirements

• You are a Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Nursing Knowledge and Experience

• You have proven knowledge and competency in the applications of the College of Nurses professional standards and guidelines, best practice guidelines, nursing theories and practices, and evidence-based clinical health care to provide and ensure the effective delivery of quality nursing services to offenders in secured custody
• You have knowledge and expertise to assess emergency situations and implement appropriate treatment measures

Technical Knowledge

• You can interpret and apply knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act, Protection of Privacy Act) to deliver services in compliance with health care standard, and ensure consent to treatment, confidentiality of health care records, and safety of offenders and security of health care areas

Group Leadership and Supervisory Skills

• You can coordinate and direct the day-to-day operations of health care unit, and provide group leadership and supervision to a team of nursing professionals
• You can manage nursing schedule activities, and provide mentoring, guidance and support to the team

Communications, Analytical and Conflict Resolution Skills

• You have proven interpersonal, oral communication and conflict resolution skills to provide consultation and resolve issues with stakeholders and staff
• You have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and you demonstrate good judgement
• You can liaise effectively with interdisciplinary team to assess and respond to routine and emergency situations
• You can collaborate with management in the development of health care policies and procedures
• You are proficient with computer software applications

Hours of Work

• The hours of work are 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.

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