ONA MH-25-162 - Registered Nurse - Acute Inpatient Psychiatry Unit (AIPU)

North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC); North Bay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Canada, located in North Bay, is seeking a qualified nursing professional for the Acute Inpatient Psychiatry Unit. This role involves providing high-intensity psychiatric services and requires a nursing registration, along with mental health experience. Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential, as well as a commitment to patient care and safety. Bilingual candidates (English/French) will be preferred, though unilingual applicants may also be considered if the French requirement is met. Join a dedicated team focused on patient wellness and improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years mental health experience in an active care setting.
• Good knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and symptom management.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-intensity acute psychiatric services.
• Complete thorough mental health status and risk assessments.
• Assume responsibility for patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Motivational interviewing

Verbal de-escalation skills

Mental health status assessments

Leadership role assumption

Critical thinking

Problem-solving in fast-paced environments

Basic computer knowledge

Commitment to safety

Bilingualism (English/French)

Education

Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate

Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate

Job description

The Acute Inpatient Psychiatry Unit (AIPU) unit provides high‑intensity, acute psychiatric services 24 hours a day for individuals in acute psychiatric distress, who are 18 years of age and older, experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms and/or at risk of harm to self or others. The core of the program is psychiatric consultation and assessment, supported by nursing, psychology, social work, concurrent disorders, occupational therapy, and recreational therapy services. This service, offered in Nipissing, Temiskaming and the Northern portions of Muskoka‑Parry Sound, treats a range of individuals in acute distress or psychiatric crisis with the aim of controlling symptoms and restoring patients’ ability to function. Key means of treatment include pharmacological treatment, skill and knowledge building, and supportive, patient‑focused discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing required
• 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
• Minimum (1‑2 years) mental health experience in an active care setting (within the last 2‑3 years) required
• Good knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act required
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications, symptom management, health teaching an asset
• Knowledge of relevant acts and regulations e.g. Health Disciplines Act, College of Nurses standards, Mental Health Act, etc an asset
• Knowledge of major mental illness from a biopsychosocial perspective and experience working with seriously mentally ill clients an asset
• Knowledge of addictions and substance use withdrawal an asset

Skills/Abilities

• Must demonstrate an excellent level of interpersonal skills
• Must demonstrate an excellent level of written and verbal communication skills
• Skilled in motivational interviewing an asset
• Excellent verbal de‑escalation skills required
• Ability to complete thorough mental health status and risk assessments required
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, clients, families, regional support services and community partners required
• Ability to provide health teaching to individuals and groups required
• Must be committed to continuing education on an annual basis and demonstrate commitment to quality improvement required
• Ability to effectively assume a leadership role as a collaborative member of the health team required
• Ability to assume responsibility for patient care in a total patient care climate required
• Able to meet the physical demands required to provide nursing care to all patients required
• Ability to problem‑solve and function in a fast‑paced environment required
• Excellent demonstrated assessment, critical thinking and intervention skills required
• Must demonstrate basic computer knowledge
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure personal safety, safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Ability to support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events required
• Must demonstrate good attendance and work record
• 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.

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.

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