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As a Health Care Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred health care within a secure correctional environment. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and evaluating a full range of health care services-including nursing, medical, pharmacy, and specialized treatment programs-while ensuring compliance with professional standards and legislative requirements. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to influence health outcomes, shape policy and service delivery, and maintain continuity of care in a dynamic, multidisciplinary setting that balances clinical excellence with operational priorities. You will be supported by experienced operational leaders and a strong network of health care and correctional professionals committed to your success. This position is ideal for aRegistered Nurse with strong leadership and managerial expertise who thrives in complex environments and is driven to make a tangible impact. You will lead and mentor a diverse health care team, manage resources and budgets, provide expert clinical and operational advice to senior management, and build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. You will also support and guide teams through change by setting clear expectations, addressing barriers, and promoting the consistent adoption of new approaches and practices. If you are a strategic thinker with a commitment to inclusive leadership, professional integrity, and continuous improvement in health care delivery, this role offers a challenging and rewarding next step in your career with Ontario's public service. Northern Attraction Incentive Program (NAIP) This position qualifies for the Northern Attraction Incentive Program (NAIP). NAIP is a pilot recruitment program that offers financial incentives to new hires in specific positions in designated institutions and probation and parole offices in Northern Ontario. This includes both external candidates to the Ontario Public Service and existing employees who agree to work for a term of three years. All applicants will receive more information on the program once the job advertisement closes. If you would like this information prior to applying, you may contact: [email protected] Leadership That Makes a Difference At its core, leadership in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) is about creating positive change for people and communities across Ontario. We're looking for leaders who are authentic, accountable, and courageous. People who bring others together, ask bold questions, and lead with purpose.

What you’ll do

About the job We believe great leadership starts with high standards and strong support. In the OPS, that means showing up with authenticity, acting with integrity, and having the courage to do what's right, even when it's hard. As a leader, you'll shape a team culture that sparks innovation, supports collaboration, and champions inclusion. You'll help build a workplace that is diverse, anti-racist, and accessible, where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to thrive. You won't be doing it alone. We invest in our leaders through mentorship, learning opportunities, and cross-ministry networks that help you grow your impact and connect with peers across the organization. Leadership is about impact, and in this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful one. You will: •Lead and oversee health care services by planning, coordinating, and evaluating nursing, medical, pharmacy, and specialized treatment programs within a secure facility. •Manage and support a multidisciplinary health care team including Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Mental Health Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and other health care professionals through inclusive leadership, staffing oversight, performance management, coaching, and workforce planning to ensure high-quality care delivery. •Ensure clinical quality, safety, and compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards, ministry policies, and correctional health care protocols. •Oversee health care operations and resources including budgeting, financial monitoring, medication management, medical supplies, and operational reporting. •Provide expert clinical and operational advice to senior leadership on health care issues, risk management, continuity of operations, and emerging trends impacting service delivery. •Coordinate specialized health services and referrals such as diagnostic testing, mental health care, hospital transfers, and external treatment providers to support inmate health needs. •Analyze health data and trends to identify risks, service gaps, and improvement opportunities, and develop recommendations to enhance program effectiveness. •Lead the implementation of policy and practice improvements that strengthen clinical quality, patient safety, and professional accountability. •Engage internal and external stakeholders by responding to FOI requests, inquiries from oversight bodies, and liaising with hospitals, community agencies, and professional organizations. Your ability to align your team's efforts with broader organizational goals will be key to your success, and to the success of the people we serve.

Requirements

What you bring to the team Mandatory requirements You are currently registered as a Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Leadership and Management Expertise •Lead multidisciplinary health care teams by providing strategic direction and oversight to deliver patient-centred services in a correctional environment. •Demonstrate change management expertise by leading teams through organizational change, building accountability, and implementing new policies and practices. •Manage health care operations in a unionized setting through effective workforce planning, scheduling, and coordination of resources to meet operational requirements. •Promote inclusive and values-based leadership by coaching staff, managing performance, addressing employee relations matters, and fostering a respectful workplace. •Apply project management principles to plan, implement, and evaluate initiatives that support continuous service improvement and operational objectives. Nursing Knowledge and Clinical Expertise •Apply health care administration principles and evidence-¬based practices to support safe, effective, and ethical health care service delivery. •Supervise nursing services in compliance with CNO standards and professional practice expectations within a correctional health care setting. •Interpret and apply relevant legislation including the Regulated Health Professions Act, Mental Health Act, and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. •Oversee medication management practices to ensure the safe handling, storage, and distribution of pharmaceuticals and clinical supplies. Technical, Legislative, and Analytical Knowledge •Demonstrate knowledge of HR, financial, and administrative practices including collective agreement provisions, budgeting, and resource management. •Ensure compliance with health-related legislation such as the Regulated Health Professions Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act, and Mental Health Act. •Analyze data and trends to support decision-making by identifying risks, service gaps, and opportunities for quality and process improvement. •Utilize computer and health care information systems to track activities, manage records, and support reporting and operational planning. Communication and Interpersonal Skills •Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders including senior leaders, staff, health care partners, and external agencies. •Provide sound consultation and conflict resolution by addressing sensitive issues with professionalism, judgment, and discretion. •Prepare clear and comprehensive written materials such as reports, recommendations, and responses to inquiries or oversight bodies. •Build and maintain collaborative relationships to support integrated service delivery and continuity of care. Address: • 1 English Permanent, 3052 Rese Rd, Monteith, North Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS Compensation Group: Management Compensation Plan Understanding the job ad - definitions Schedule: 6 Category: Management and General Posted on: Thursday, August 27, 2026 The deadline to apply is Friday, September 11, 2026 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• coordination · Preferred
• English · Preferred