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Job ID: 242460 Posting status: Open Organization: Ministry of the Solicitor General Division: Sudbury Jail City: Sudbury Position(s) language: Bilingual English/French Job term: 1 Permanent Job code: C50052 Nurse 2, General (COR) Salary: $1,562.72 $2,240.04 Per week* ($39.07 $56.00 Per hour) Apply by: Friday, May 8, 2026 11:59 pm EDT Provide compassionate care in an unconventional setting We are seeking caring and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our health care team at the Sudbury Jail. Nurses 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 a patient leaving custody successfully re-entering the community. If you are a conscientious and well-organized Registered Nurse with a dedicated commitment to the care and wellbeing of others, dont miss this rewarding opportunity! About the job As a Registered Nurse with the Sudbury Jail, you will work collaboratively as a member of the interprofessional health care team to develop, implement and evaluate patientspecific plans of care. You can expect the typical day to include activities such as: Conducting health assessments for the purposes of triage and ongoing care Advocating for and encouraging patient participation in the plan of care Monitoring treatment plans and response to health care interventions Communicating with community care providers to obtain health histories and facilitate transitional care Contributing to health program development within the institution Providing emergency care, acute care, crisis intervention, health teaching, and counselling for patients considered medically stable and unstable 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 a Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario You must possess oral and written French language skills at the advanced level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire Nursing Knowledge and Experience You can provide full scope of services to patients with complex health care needs and unpredictable outcomes Collect, interpret and evaluate health information to complete comprehensive health assessments Develop treatment and care plans, evaluate responses to planned interventions, and modify interventions in collaboration with the interprofessional team 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 the Regulated Health Professions Act and Health Care Consent Act. 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 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 Work as part of an interprofessional team Use a team approach to deliver care to a diverse patient population 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, 24 hours a day How To Apply CARE members of the STARS or PASS Program should connect with their Case Manager before applying for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr