CUPE MH-25-388 - Registered Practical Nurse - Complex Continuing Care & Seniors Mental Health A[...]

North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC); North Bay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health center in North Bay is seeking qualified nursing staff to provide essential patient care, focusing on physical assessments and dementia care. Candidates must hold relevant nursing certifications and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Bilingual (English/French) proficiency is required. This role supports a collaborative health team environment and emphasizes patient safety and health education. Competitive pay and benefits as per collective agreements are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years medical clinical experience required.
• Experience in Dementia Care required.
• Knowledge of Recovery Oriented Practice supporting patient choice is an asset.
• Knowledge of RAI is an asset.
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required.

Skills

Physical assessment skills

Therapeutic communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Health teaching

Ability to de-escalate patients

Basic computer skills

Commitment to safety

Attendance and work record

Education

Current Certificate of Registration ~ College of Nurses of Ontario

Current BLS Certificate

NVCI Certificate

Capillary Blood Glucose Certification

GPA Certificate

PIECES Certificate

Certified in Medication Administration

Knowledge of applicable legislation (Mental Health Act, PHIPA)

Job description

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE (Local 139) Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration ~ College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)
• Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate required (training delivered by Health Centre upon hire)
• Capillary Blood Glucose Certification required
• Minimum 2 years medical clinical experience required
• Experience in Dementia Care required
• Certified in Medication Administration required with recent related experience (within the last two (2) years) required
• Experience with catheterization
• Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate and PIECES certificate required
• IV maintenance an asset
• Wound management knowledge and experience an asset
• Knowledge of Recovery Oriented Practice supporting patient choice is an asset
• Knowledge of applicable legislation (I.e. Mental Health Act, PHIPA, etc.) is required
• Knowledge of RAI an asset

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent level of physical assessment skills required
• Demonstrated ability to de-escalate patients an asset
• Demonstrated ability in therapeutic and interpersonal communication skills is required
• Excellent level of interpersonal skills required
• Excellent level of written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to effectively provide health teaching to individuals and groups required
• Ability to work as a collaborative member of the health team required
• Ability to assume responsibility for patient care in a total patient care climate required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision required
• Ability to meet the physical demands required to provide nursing care to medical patients required
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
• Basic computer skills required
• Good attendance and work record required
• Must be available for scheduled shifts and call‑ins
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER