Forensic Mental Health Nurse - Women’s Recovery Team

North Bay Regional Health Centre; North Bay; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking a registered nurse for the Hummingbird Lodge forensic inpatient program. The role focuses on specialized trauma-informed care for women subject to ORB dispositions, with strong emphasis on safety, collaboration, and crisis management.

Applicants should have Ontario RN registration, valid BLS, and knowledge of forensic nursing and legal frameworks. Fluency in English and French is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• BLS for Health Care Providers certificate current (within last 12 months).
• GPA certificate is an asset.

Skills

Crisis management leadership

Team collaboration

Code response readiness

Safety culture commitment

Mental status exams

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/French

Cultural competency

Trauma-informed care knowledge

Forensic nursing knowledge

Forensic legal framework knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse - College of Nurses of Ontario

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers

Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) certificate

Job description

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking a registered nurse for the Hummingbird Lodge forensic inpatient program. The role focuses on specialized trauma-informed care for women subject to ORB dispositions, with strong emphasis on safety, collaboration, and crisis management.

Applicants should have Ontario RN registration, valid BLS, and knowledge of forensic nursing and legal frameworks. Fluency in English and French is preferred.