Registered Nurse {ONA MH-26-254}

Workland; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre seeks a Registered Nurse to join Regional Dementia Care, Oak Lodge-Sudbury. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to assess and treat older adults with dementia, managing complex behavioural and medical needs in a collaborative setting.

The role emphasizes trauma‑informed care, patient safety, and ongoing education. Shifts may vary across programs to meet regional needs, with emphasis on effective communication and leadership.

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• BLS for Health Care Providers required (within the last 12 months).
• Experience with older adults with responsive behaviours.
• Knowledge of neurodegenerative disorders and related pharmacotherapy.
• Familiarity with PHIPA, Mental Health Act, RHPA and related acts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Leadership within health team

Problem solving

Computer basics

Safety culture & prevention

Education

Certificate of Registration (CNO)

BLS for Health Care Providers

Experience with older adults with responsive behaviours

Knowledge of neurodegenerative disorders

Knowledge of PHIPA, MH Act, RHPA

Trauma-informed care principles

GPA / PIECES / Montessori assets

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Department: Regional Dementia Care (Oak Lodge- Sudbury)

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

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 in good standing required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) certificate required (within the last twelve months)
• Experience working with older adults demonstrating responsive behaviours including evidence of creative application of Personhood required
• Knowledge of neurodegenerative disorders, best practices, and relevant pharmacotherapy for this population required
• Knowledge of relevant acts and regulations e.g. Regulated Health Professionals Act, Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) required
• Understanding of trauma-informed care principles and able to apply within all relationships and interactions
• Flexibility to work within an interdisciplinary environment required
• Educational assets: Gentle Persuasive approach (GPA), Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Capabilities, Environment and Social Self (PIECES), Montessori Methods for Dementia
• Excellent verbal de-escalation skills required
• Must be willing to work shifts in other programs as required

Skills/Abilities

• Must demonstrate excellent level of interpersonal skills
• Must demonstrate excellent level of written and verbal communication skills
• 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 an asset. 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 ONA Local 020 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