Forensic Mental Health Registered Nurse - Community Reentry

NBRHC; North Bay; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking a registered nurse to support the Clinical Rehabilitation Evaluation Unit at Osprey and Northern Lights Lodge. The role emphasizes forensic mental health care, risk management, and patient reintegration planning within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will hold an active CNO registration, BLS, GPA certification, and have experience with serious mental illness in forensic contexts.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration ~ College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) certificate required (within the last twelve months).
• Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate required.
• Knowledge of Forensic Nursing including risk management as well as knowledge working with the provisions of the Forensic legal framework: Section XX.I of the Criminal Code of Canada required.
• Minimum (2-3 years) experience working with individuals with serious mental illness in the forensic system & Criminal Code of Canada (within the last 2-3 years) is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience providing specialized programming including the facilitation of groups for individuals living with serious and persistent mental health challenges and dual diagnosis.
• Knowledge of Recovery Oriented Practice Supporting Patient Choice required.
• Extensive knowledge of psychiatric disorders and an understanding of the interface between psychiatry and the law as it applies to the patient’s mental illness, Ontario Review Board (ORB) disposition order and community reintegration required.
• Knowledge and proven experience in the interpretation and application of pertinent forensic mental health legislation.
• Must be able to respond and fully participate in all codes (White, Red, etc.) required.
• Knowledge of consent and capacity issues and legislation involving this population (e.g. Public Guardian Trustee, Substitute Decision Maker Act, Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act).
• Knowledge about the Youth Criminal Justice Act
• Ability to negotiate a common resolution to problems within a varying group of health professionals
• Demonstrated knowledge of psychotropic medications, symptom management and health teaching required
• Proficiency in conducting Mental Status Exams is required
• Cultural competency with First Nation/Indigenous and multicultural patient population is an asset
• Valid G driver’s license for extensive travel within the catchment area required
• Ministry of Transportation driver’s abstract required

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

Health teaching

Quality improvement

Safety culture

Problem-solving

Attendance

Bilingual English/French (advanced)

Education

Certificate of Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Current BLS for Health Care Providers

GPA Certification

Forensic nursing knowledge / Ontario Forensic framework

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking a registered nurse to support the Clinical Rehabilitation Evaluation Unit at Osprey and Northern Lights Lodge. The role emphasizes forensic mental health care, risk management, and patient reintegration planning within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will hold an active CNO registration, BLS, GPA certification, and have experience with serious mental illness in forensic contexts.