Registered Nurse {ONA MH-26-265}

North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC); North Bay; Vor Ort; CAD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

North Bay Regional Health Centre in Ontario is seeking a registered nurse for the Acute Inpatient Psychiatry Unit to provide high‑quality care to adults in acute psychiatric distress. The role emphasizes collaborative care with nursing, psychology, social work, and therapy services to restore function and ensure safe discharge planning.

The successful candidate will hold an active CNO registration, current BLS, and will work within a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers within the last 12 months.
• GPA certificate is an asset.
• 1–2 years mental health experience in active care setting within the last 2–3 years.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act is required.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and symptom management is an asset.
• Familiarity with Health Disciplines Act and related regulations is an asset.
• Experience with bio-psychosocial approach to major mental illness is an asset.
• Experience with addictions and substance use withdrawal is an asset.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Written comms

Verbal comms

De-escalation

MH assessment

Team collaboration

Patient education

Quality improvement

Safety awareness

Computer literacy

Bilingual EN/FR

Ausbildung

RN – Certificate of Registration (CNO)

Jobbeschreibung

Department: Acute Inpatient Psychiatry Unit

Initial competition is now closed.

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

The Acute Inpatient Psychiatry Unit (AIPU) unit provides high-intensity, acute psychiatric services 24 hours a day for individuals in acute psychiatric distress and 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

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)
• Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate an asset
• 1 - 2 years mental health experience in an active care setting (within the last 2-3 years) required
• 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 bio psychosocial perspective and experience working with seriously mentally ill clients an asset
• Knowledge of addictions and substance use withdrawal an asset

Skills/Abilities:

• Must demonstrate excellent level of interpersonal skills
• Must demonstrate 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 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.

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