Registered Practical Nurse

North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC); North Bay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in North Bay is seeking qualified nursing professionals with a strong background in medical clinical experience and special certifications. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, demonstrate a commitment to safety, and be able to provide quality patient care effectively. Bilingualism in English and French is required. The organization is dedicated to accessible employment practices and encourages candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• Current certification from the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of medical clinical experience is needed.
• Experience in Dementia Care is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in a collaborative manner.
• Ensure safety and well-being of patients and staff.
• Assist in health education and therapeutic communication.

Skills

Physical assessment skills

Therapeutic communication skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Ability to de-escalate patients

Collaborative teamwork

Health teaching skills

Basic computer skills

Commitment to safety

Ability to meet physical demands

Good attendance record

Bilingualism (English/French)

Education

Certificate of Registration – College of Nurses of Ontario

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate

Capillary Blood Glucose Certification

Medication Administration Certification

Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate

PIECES 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 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)
• 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 (e.g. 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