Ministry of the Solicitor General (Kenora Jail) are looking for a Mental Health Nurse! For more information on this LEAP job posting, check out the details below!
Consider Your Next Career with the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Public Service!
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 caring and compassionate Mental Health Nurses to join our health care team at the Kenora Jail. As a Mental Health Nurse, you will use your specialized knowledge and skills to provide patient-centered mental health care to offenders.
Kenora is situated on the north shore of the Lake of the Woods in North Western Ontario, and just 30 minutes from the Manitoba border. The city is known for its wealth of natural attractions and leisure facilities. Consider being a part of this community for a true Northern experience!
Employer Name: Ministry of the Solicitor General (Kenora Jail)
City: Kenora
Province: ON
Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Hours of Work: This is a fixed-term, full-time position (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.
Job Type: Full-Time
Wages: $1,684.03 - $2,418.51 Per week* *Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement
Duties of this LEAP Job Posting:
- Conduct mental health assessments for the purposes of triage and on-going care
- Plan and implement treatment plans
- Monitor adherence and response to treatment plans and health care interventions
- Liaise with community care providers to obtain mental health histories and facilitate transitional care at discharge
- Lead case management by initiating patient-specific plans of care
- Coordinate care with other members of the health care team, such as primary care, psychiatry, social work and psychology
- Utilize your sound knowledge of crisis prevention and intervention
- Contribute to mental health program development within the institution
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with other staff members and external stakeholders
- Share your knowledge and expertise with other staff members
- Practice in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Standards and Ministry expectations
- Practice in accordance with the security requirements of the institution
Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting: Mandatory requirements
- You must be registered as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario and be in good standing
- The successful candidates will be required to be registered for a mental health nurse certification program upon job offer and complete certification requirements within a specified period of time
The ministry will accept the following certification or proof of enrolment:
- Canadian Nurses Association – Current Psychiatric and Mental Health Certification
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health – Concurrent Disorders Certification
- Accredited Colleges in Canada – Mental Health Certification
Nursing and Mental Health Knowledge and Experience
- You have in-depth knowledge of mental illness, mental health nursing theory, community mental health resources, evidence-based practices and current treatment options acquired through enrolment in/completion of a post-diploma/post-degree certificate program in mental health, and supplemented by continuing education in mental health/psychiatry
- You can interpret and apply relevant legislation (such as the Mental Health Act, Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act)
- You have knowledge of mental health evidence based practices and current treatment options as well as experience completing comprehensive mental health assessments
- You can elicit, interpret and evaluate information from patients and other sources and draw conclusions to develop treatment and care plans
- You are able to evaluate patient responses to planned interventions and to modify interventions in collaboration with the inter-professional team to achieve established inmate goals
- You can address emergency situations and implement appropriate therapeutic interventions
Effective Communication Skills
- You can present information in a clear and concise manner as well as adapt your communication skills to provide information and health teaching to a diverse population
- You can work collaboratively with others, such as the inter-professional team, correctional staff and community agencies
- You are an effective patient advocate and can advocate for and encourage patient participation in their plan of care
- You have oral and written communication skills to clearly communicate care and progress through documentation, including progress notes, written care plans, clinical and administrative summaries
- You are able to support patients in working towards achieving identified goals
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 we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility:
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario’s Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting:
- You must apply online at: https://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Apply.aspx?Language=English&JobID=230713
- 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.
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario’s largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
- a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
- flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
- many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
- tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:
- a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
- group health, dental, life and disability benefits
- a range of vacation and leave options
- an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services
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