*NEW* Registered Practical Nurse {CUPE MH-26-457}

Workland; North Bay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking qualified nursing staff for Complex Continuing Care & Seniors Mental Health & A1 & Dementia Care. The role requires current Ontario nursing registration, recent BLS, dementia care experience, and medication administration certification.

Strong communication, patient safety, and ability to work with a health team are essential. Applicants must demonstrate capacity for comprehensive patient assessment, safety culture, and flexibility for scheduled

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration and Ontario college requirements.
• Recent BLS certification and nursing-related credentials.
• Capillary glucose testing certification and related nursing skills.
• Experience with dementia care and medication administration.
• Knowledge of PHIPA and mental health regulations.

Skills

Excellent physical assessment skills

De-escalation ability

Therapeutic interpersonal comms

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Health teaching to individuals/groups

Collaborative team player

Total patient care approach

Work with minimal supervision

Meet physical demands

Commitment to safety

Culture of safety

Basic computer skills

Good attendance

Availability for shifts and call-ins

Bilingual English/French (advanced)

Education

Certificate of Registration – College of Nurses of Ontario

BLS for Health Care Providers Certificate

Capillary Blood Glucose Certification

Medical clinical experience

Experience in Dementia Care

Certified in Medication Administration

Experience with catheterization

GPA Certificate & PIECES certificate

IV maintenance

Wound management knowledge

Recovery Oriented Practice knowledge

PHIPA / Mental Health Act knowledge

Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) knowledge

Job description

Department:Complex Continuing Care & Seniors Mental Health A1 & Dementia Care B1

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge:

• 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)
• Capillary Blood Glucose Certification required
• Medical clinical experience required
• Experience in Dementia Care required
• Certified in Medication Administration required with related experience
• 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 a asset
• Knowledge of applicable legislation (I.e. Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), etc.) is required
• Knowledge of Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) an asset

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent level of physical assessment skills required
• 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 ensurethe 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.

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

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.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER