MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• You are currently registered as a Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS:

• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary health care team in delivering patient-centered services.
• Proficiency in planning, coordinating, managing, and directing healthcare operations in a unionized environment.
• Demonstrated capability in managing staff, providing leadership, coaching, and fostering an inclusive environment.
• Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies to achieve operational goals.

NURSING KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE:

• Understanding of healthcare administration and evidence-based practices.
• Competency in applying College of Nurses of Ontario standards to supervise nursing services in correctional settings.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, including the Regulated Health Professions Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and Mental Health Act.
• Experience with medication management and general pharmacy practices to ensure safe and effective patient care.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:

• Familiarity with human resources practices, collective agreement provisions, financial and administrative policies, quality management, and continuous improvement practices.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation pertinent to healthcare professions, such as Regulated Health Professions Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act, and Mental Health Act
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and judgment abilities, coupled with proficiency in computer software applications.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal, oral communication, and conflict resolution skills for effective consultation and issue resolution.
• Proficiency in writing comprehensive reports.

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 TO APPLY:

• 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.

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