Nurse Practitioner

3 weeks ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Northwest Employment Works Full time
Nurse Practitioner

Organization: Ministry of the Solicitor General

Division: Thunder Bay Jail

City: Thunder Bay

Language of Position(s): English

Job Term: 1 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.

Posting Status: Open

Job ID: 224723

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

The Ministry of the Solicitor General is embarking on a large-scale initiative to modernize Ontario's correctional system, with a focus on enhancing safety and security, infrastructure and services in institutions across the province. Consider a rewarding career in correctional services and join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals in custody and in keeping our communities safe.

We are seeking a caring and compassionate Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about primary health care to become part of the health care team. In addition to primary health care competencies, the ideal candidates will have experience in chronic disease management, pain and symptom management, and mental health and addictions. Your practice will have a focus on health promotion and disease prevention. As a Nurse Practitioner, you will make clinical decisions and plan care as part of an inter-professional health care team.

This is a continuous posting and will be posted until filled. Screening and selection processes will begin after March 7, 2025. This posting may be extended but could close at any time after this date without notice. Please only submit your application ONCE under this Job ID.

About the job

In this role, you will use your specialized knowledge and skills to provide patient-centred primary care. Specifically, you will:

1. Assess, diagnose and prescribe treatment with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention
2. Communicate diagnosis and treatment plan options
3. Collaborate with an inter-professional team in the development of the patient plan of care, and to develop and implement strategies that promote health and prevent illness
4. Advocate for, and facilitate, the principles of self-care by involving offenders in their own plan of care
5. Act as a resource for patients, staff and external stakeholders
6. Respond to emergency situations and implement appropriate interventions
7. Practise in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Standards and Ministry expectations
8. Practise in accordance with the security requirements of the institution

What you bring to the team

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

Clinical Assessment, Critical Reasoning and Analytical Skills

- You demonstrate clinical expertise and assessment skills to elicit, interpret and utilize information from patients and other sources
- You can respond to emergency situations and implement appropriate interventions
- You can evaluate responses to treatment and modify the treatment plan to achieve established goals

Leadership Skills

- You have leadership skills to coordinate and deliver primary health care services, embed quality improvement and lead consultation and engagement with healthcare staff and partners, as well as internal and external stakeholders

Specialized Knowledge

- You have knowledge of illness/disease theory, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic and laboratory testing, evidence-based practice and current treatment modalities
- You have knowledge of 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.)

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

- You can communicate effectively and present information in a clear and concise manner
- You can document care and progress by preparing progress notes, written treatment plans and clinical summaries
- You can adapt your communication skills to provide information and health teaching to a diverse population
- You can advocate for and encourage patient participation in their plan of care
- You can support patients in the implementation and modification of their treatment plan

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.

How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us to provide your contact information.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, March 7, 2025 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code.

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