Registered Nurse

Apply By: Tuesday, June 4, :59 pm EDT PRINT Registered Nurse Organization: Ministry of the Solicitor General Division: Central East Correctional Centre City: Lindsay Language of Position(s): English Job Term: 7 Permanent Job Code: C50052 - Nurse 2, General (COR) Salary: $1,463.47 - $1,824.54 Per Week Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement. Understanding the job ad - definitions Posting Status: Open Job ID: 215127 Apply Online Effective January 1st, 2024 the salary range for this position is $1,562.72 to $2,240.04 per week in compliance with OPSEU Correctional Bargaining Unit collective agreement provisions. The new rates, effective retroactive to January 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined. Consider Your Next Career with the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Public Service. The Ontario Public Service is one of the largest employers in the province, with a wide range of exciting career opportunities. We believe in the core values of trust, fairness, diversity, excellence, creativity, collaboration, efficiency and responsiveness. We invite you to join our teams. We offer: Competitive compensation and benefits Flexible work arrangements including flexible hours, telework (remote work), compressed work week, or job sharing (if applicable) Collegial and professional work culture Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas On-the-job training to support your success in the role We are seeking caring and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our health care team at the Central East Correctional Centre. If you are a conscientious and well-organized Registered Nurse, with a strong commitment to the care and well-being of others, don't miss this rewarding opportunity. 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What can I expect to do in this role? In this role, you will: Conduct health assessments for the purposes of triage and on-going care Plan for and provide health care treatment Monitor adherence to treatment plans and response to health care interventions Liaise with community care providers to obtain health histories and to facilitate transitional care at discharge for both remand and intermittent inmates Participate in case management Advocate for and encourage patient participation in the plan of care Act as a resource for patients, staff and external stakeholders by sharing your knowledge and expertise Work collaboratively as a member of the inter-professional team to develop, implement and evaluate patient-specific plans of care Contribute to health program development within the institution Establish and maintain positive working relationships with other staff members and external stakeholders Provide emergency care, acute care, crisis intervention, health teaching, and counselling, when required, both for patients considered medically stable and unstable Practice in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Standards and Ministry expectations Practice in accordance with the security requirements of the institution How do I qualify? Mandatory You must be registered as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario and be in good standing Nursing Knowledge, Experience and Skills You can provide full scope of services to patients with complex health care needs, and/or unpredictable outcome, including the ability to: elicit, interpret and evaluate information from patients and other sources to complete comprehensive health assessments, and develop treatment and care plans; evaluate patients' responses to planned interventions, and modify interventions in collaboration with the inter-professional team to achieve established goals; address emergency situations and implement appropriate therapeutic interventions You have knowledge of professional standards and guidelines, best practice guidelines, and nursing theories, practices and relevant legislation (such as Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act) to develop and provide nursing care, and ensure appropriate treatment is administered Critical Thinking, Analytical and Organizational Skills You can provide emergency care, acute care, crisis intervention, health teaching, and counselling to patients with routine or complex health care needs, and/or unpredictable outcomes Communication and Interpersonal Skills You can work effectively with staff and patients, advocate on behalf of patients on health care treatments, explain possible side effects of medications and medical treatments, provide health education, and promote and support treatment goals You can work as part of an inter-professional team, and use team approach to deliver care to a diverse patient population Hours of Work The hours of work for the permanent positions 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. Additional Information: Address: 7 English Permanent - Full Time, 541 Highway 36, Lindsay, East Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union Understanding the job ad - definitions Schedule: 4-7 Category: Health and Social Services Posted on: Friday, May 17, 2024 Note: In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position. Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. 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