Occupational Therapist {OPSEU MH-26-144}

North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC); North Bay; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support Regional Consultation Services, focusing on comprehensive geriatric mental health assessments and integrated care for older adults. The role emphasizes collaboration with interprofessional teams and delivering evidence-based strategies to address complex needs in the seniors population.

The successful candidate will bring strong clinical reasoning, cultural competence, and a patient-centred approach, with bilingual

Qualifications

• Bachelor level OT degree required.
• Current OT registration in Ontario required.
• Gerontological studies credential an asset.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Interprofessional collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Assessment & evaluation

Cultural competency

Leadership

CBT & Mindfulness exposure

Time management

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy

Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

Gerontological studies certificate/degree (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Meditech Expanse

Ontario Telemedicine Network

Video conferencing (Teams)

Job description

Department: Regional Consultation Services

Initial competition is closed. We are continuing to accept applications until a candidate is selected.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy required


• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario required


• Additional certificate/diploma/degree in gerontological studies an asset


• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant clinical experience working within the full scope of practice as an OT with older adults in a specialized mental health setting required


• Demonstrated OT clinical competence and applied interprofessional collaborative skills to promote, facilitate and integrate best practice principles with older adults presenting with diverse mental health, behavioural health and physical health needs required


• Demonstrated knowledge and skills to facilitate comprehensive seniors’ mental health assessments & recommendations within scope of practice required


• Demonstrated competency in conducting individualized OT assessments & recommendations including, but not exclusive to sensory, environmental, functional, safety, driving, activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental ADLs required


• Certification and applied knowledge in the following fundamental core competencies: P.I.E.C.E.S., Dementiability and Recovery Philosophy required


• Excellence in communication, clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills to effectively document and convey pertinent clinical & systems information in accordance with respective college standards and organizational expectations required


• Proven interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships with patients, care partners, team members and stakeholders required


• Applied knowledge and experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness techniques and other relevant therapies an asset


• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)


• Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate an asset

Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated cultural awareness and safety in working with older adults and care partners from diverse backgrounds required


• Enhanced working knowledge of best practices pertaining to medications, particularly psychotropic medications, among older adults required


• Certification as an Authorizer of Assistive Devices Program (ADP certified) an asset


• Commitment to health promotion and prevention; quality improvement and change initiatives required


• Knowledge of relevant community support services, primary/specialty health care and mental health systems required


• Applied knowledge of emerging and best practices in non-pharmacological therapeutic care approaches required


• Proven organizational and time management skills, along with the ability to work in a self-directed manner required


• Knowledge of consent and capacity matters and legislation involving this population (e.g. Public Guardian Trustee,Substitute Decision Maker Act, Health Care Consent Act; Mental Health Act; Long-term Care Act; PHIPA) required


• Proficiencies in navigating relevant technological applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, Meditech Expanse, OntarioTelemedicine Network, other video-conferencing platforms [Teams], etc.) required


• Must have a valid G driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle, along with a Ministry of Transportation Driver’s Abstract required


• Must demonstrate a commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers and visitors required


• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in our organization required


• Must be willing and able to support all community Geriatric programs


• Good attendance and work record is 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 OPSEU 662 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