Nurse Practitioner – Mental Health & Addictions

NBRHC; North Bay; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre on the King Street Campus is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (RN(EC)) to work with the interdisciplinary team to support individuals facing mental health and/or addiction concerns. The NP will initiate withdrawal management protocols, develop treatment pathways, and help implement comprehensive care plans.

You must hold CNO RN(EC) registration with a specialty certificate, BLS, and ideally psychiatric/mental health credentials; strong communication, critical

Qualifications

• Current registration with CNO as RN(EC) and with a specialty certificate in Adult or Primary Health Care.
• BLS for Health Care Providers certificate must be current (within last 12 months).
• Experience in mental health/addictions settings is preferred.
• Ability to prescribe controlled substances after education.
• CNA Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing certification is an asset.
• Experience with motivational interviewing or stages of change is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support individuals with mental health and/or addiction concerns.
• Initiate withdrawal management protocols and treatment pathways.
• Develop and implement care plans at the King Street Campus.
• Ensure care aligns with Standards of Practice for Extended Class (CNO).
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses and other team members to optimize patient care.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Quality improvement

Critical thinking

Ethical decision-making

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking under deadlines

Safety culture

Bilingual English/French

Education

RN (EC) with Adult or Primary Health Care specialty

CNO RN(EC) registration

BLS for HCP certificate

CNA Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing certification (asset)

Job description

North Bay Regional Health Centre on the King Street Campus is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (RN(EC)) to work with the interdisciplinary team to support individuals facing mental health and/or addiction concerns. The NP will initiate withdrawal management protocols, develop treatment pathways, and help implement comprehensive care plans.

You must hold CNO RN(EC) registration with a specialty certificate, BLS, and ideally psychiatric/mental health credentials; strong communication, critical