CUPE MH-25-434 - Registered Practical Nurse - Mental Health And The Law - Deer Lodge

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 seeks qualified nursing professionals to provide care to individuals with serious mental illness. Candidates must possess a Certification from the College of Nurses of Ontario, BLS certification, and demonstrate interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. Bilingualism in English and French is an asset. The organization commits to accessibility and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration from College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers Certificate required.
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals with serious mental illness required.
• Knowledge of Recovery Oriented Practice Supporting Patient Choice.

Skills

Conflict resolution skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Health teaching

Team collaboration

Valid Class 'G' driver's licence

Attendance and work record

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Bilingualism (English/French)

Education

Certificate of Registration from College of Nurses of Ontario

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers Certificate

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 Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate an asset
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals with serious mental illness required
• Knowledge of Recovery Oriented Practice Supporting Patient Choice
• Good working knowledge of the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Nursing Practice required
• Knowledge of Forensic Nursing and Legal Framework is an asset
• Knowledge of Forensic Nursing and Legal Framework is an asset
• Basic computer knowledge is an asset

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to apply conflict resolution skills required
• Must be able to respond and fully participate in all codes (White, Red, etc.) required
• Must adhere to the Hospital’s core values
• Excellent level of interpersonal skills required
• Excellent level of written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to effectively provide health teaching to individuals as required
• Ability to effectively assume a role as a collaborative member of the health team
• Valid Class “G” driver’s licence required
• Good attendance and work record required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work all scheduled shifts (days, nights, weekends)
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers an visitors
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest.