*NEW* Registered Practical Nurse {CUPE MH-26-461}

Workland; North Bay; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Bay Regional Health Centre invites applications for a Registered Nurse in Complex Continuing Care & Seniors Mental Health A1 & Dementia Care B1. The role requires current Ontario nursing registration, recent BLS certification, dementia care experience and medication administration competency.

Excellent communication, teamwork and safety practices are essential. Applicants must be bilingual (Advanced English/French) or be prepared to demonstrate proficiency.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• BLS for Health Care Providers within the last 12 months
• Capillary Blood Glucose Certification
• Medical clinical experience required
• Experience in Dementia Care
• Medication Administration certification with related experience
• Knowledge of PHIPA and Mental Health Act
• RAI knowledge is an asset
• Basic computer skills required

Skills

Clinical assessment

Therapeutic communication

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Health teaching

Team collaboration

Patient care

Work with minimal supervision

Safety awareness

Bilingual English/French

Education

RN registered in Ontario

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

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