*NEW* Registered Practical Nurse {CUPE MH-26-520}

NBRHC; Northeastern Ontario; In loco; CAD 75.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking a registered nurse to join the Regional Dementia Care Services - Oak Lodge team. The role focuses on comprehensive assessment and treatment of older adults with dementia, particularly those with challenging behaviours or medical comorbidities that exceed community care capacity.

Ideal candidates hold active CNO registration, BLS within the past year, and GPA certification, with experience in dementia care and trauma‑informed practice.

Competenze

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers required (within 12 months).
• Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) certificate required.
• Knowledge of dementia care and PHIPA/act regulations.

Conoscenze

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Trauma-informed care

Documentation proficiency

Safety culture

Shift flexibility

Professionalism

Bilingual English/French

Formazione

RN registration with CNO

Strumenti

Documentation software

Descrizione del lavoro

Department: Regional Dementia Care Services - Oak Lodge

The Regional Dementia Care Program provides comprehensive specialized assessment and treatment of older adults (usually >65 years old) and/or adults with an age-related dementia, which is complicated by behavioural and psychological symptoms, and/or medical comorbidities that exceed the capacity of the community, general hospital, complex continuing care and long-term care system.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge:

• Current Certificate of Registration ~ College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) required (recent within the last twelve months)
• Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate required
• Practical knowledge and understanding of Dementia including best practices for assessment and management of responsive behaviours
• Montessori Methods for Dementia and PIECES an asset
• Experience working with older adults demonstrating responsive behaviours including evidence of creative application of Personhood
• Knowledge of relevant acts and regulations e.g. Substitute Decision Makers, Controlled Acts, Personal Health Information Act (PHIPA), College of Nurses of Ontario standards of practice, etc.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with members of a multi-disciplinary team, including participation in nursing programming
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively deal with clients, families, employees, service providers
• Understanding of trauma informed care principles and able to apply within all relationships and interactions
• Computer application experience required including advanced level of skill in documentation
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in care planning required
• Must be willing to work shifts in other programs as required
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, 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
• Good attendance and work record required
• 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 139 Collective Agreement

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