171461 - Registered Nurse - Department of Justice and Public Safety - Permanent

The Department of Justice and Public Safety is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Our goal is to build a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to promote welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful workplaces that are accessible to all. We welcome all interested individuals including Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, Black, racialized, ethnic and culturally diverse groups, as well as people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions. Those looking for more information are invited to visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.

The purpose of this position is to deliver comprehensive healthcare services to offenders incarcerated at the Provincial Correctional Centre (PCC), who present with acute and chronic health conditions, and to manage addiction and mental health issues in accordance with established clinical and correctional standards. The scope of this position includes serving as an expert resource for correctional staff and contributing to the enhancement of operational guidelines that promote an integrated approach to care by balancing clinical responsibilities with security requirements, ensuring that both health outcomes and institutional safety objectives are achieved. This position reports to the Divisional Nurse Manager.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Delivers comprehensive nursing care to offenders with acute and chronic health conditions and manages addiction and mental health issues in accordance with established clinical and correctional standards;
• Implements critical procedures and crisis intervention strategies as necessary and responds to life saving situations using nursing standards and protocols for treatments;
• Conducts timely offender health assessments and develops appropriate treatment plans and referrals for services as required;
• Evaluates, on an ongoing basis, treatment plans and therapeutic interventions and as necessary reports findings to other health care providers involved in care and/or other PCC staff as required;
• Provides nursing care based on nursing assessment and offender medical history under medical direction (when necessary) or independently;
• Provides clinical and medical supervision of the day-to-day nursing care services by referring offenders for services, scheduling health care personnel visits, and follow up on clinical and medical issues.
• Administers medications and carries out treatments/procedures as ordered by a physician or nurse practitioner;
• Works collaboratively as part of the client’s case management team, which includes other medical, psychiatric, therapeutic and correctional personnel;
• Participates and advises in program review for nursing services;
• Assists offenders to navigate health system processes and provide the offender with strategies to continue with health care in community;
• Coordinates a multidisciplinary team related to the care and treatment of offenders;
• Ensures the on-call physicians, Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse Manager are consulted and updated as required;
• Maintains client medical files in accordance with standard practice, policy and legislative requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing with entry level nursing experience or a Diploma in nursing with considerable nursing experience;
• Active or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses and Midwives of PEI;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and writing skills;
• Proven ability to work independently;7
• Strong organizational, analytical and decision-making skills;
• Demonstrated satisfactory previous work performance and attendance record;
• Valid certification in First Aid/CPRl;
• The successful candidate must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record check and Vulnerable Sector check prior to beginning employment.

Other Qualifications:

• Additional relevant education and experience would be considered an asset;
• Previous experience working in a correctional environment would be considered an asset;
• Experience working with clients who have addiction and mental health issues would be an asset.

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, please return forms to PEI Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 7N8. Applications may be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION, BY TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE.

Please ensure that the appropriate Posting ID number is stated on all application forms. You can apply online or obtain an application form by visiting our web site at www.jobspei.ca. Forms may also be obtained by contacting any PEI Government office, ACCESS PEI Centre, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone (902) 368-4080.

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