Registered Nurse {ONA MH-26-280}

NBRHC; North Bay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ONA Local 020 Collective Agreement

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking a skilled nurse for the Mental Health & the Law Program – Heron Lodge. The role focuses on forensic psychiatric assessment, treatment, and community reintegration for adults in conflict with the law, supported by an inter-professional team.

Required are registration with the Ontario College of Nurses, a current BLS certification, and 2–3 years of forensic mental health experience. Bilingual English/French is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Basic Life Support (HCP) certificate within the last 12 months.
• GPA training is an asset for patient interactions and de-escalation.
• Minimum 2–3 years experience with individuals who have serious mental illness in a forensic setting.
• Knowledge of forensic nursing, risk management, and related legislation.
• Familiarity with Ontario Review Board disposition orders and community reintegration.
• Ability to interpret forensic mental health legislation and apply it in practice.
• Experience with dual diagnosis programming and culturally competent care.
• Ability to respond to all emergency codes and ensure safety of staff and patients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Team collaboration

Health teaching

Leadership in health team

Problem solving

Computer basics

Safety culture

Bilingual English/French

Education

Certificate of Registration (Ontario)

BLS for HCP certificate

GPA certificate (asset)

2–3 years forensic mental health experience

Forensic nursing knowledge

ORB disposition order knowledge

Recovery-oriented practice

Youth Criminal Justice Act knowledge

Forensic legal framework knowledge

Job description

Department: Mental Health & the Law Program - Heron Lodge

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

Serving the Northeast Region of Ontario, the Mental Health and the Law Service of the North Bay Regional Health Centre is designated by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care to provide court-related forensic psychiatric assessment, treatment and community outreach support to adults with serious mental illness who are in conflict with the law. The courts are supported by the expert advice and opinions of our specialized psychiatrists and inter-professional teams who also work to facilitate the reintegration of patients back into the community in a safe and progressive manner, engaging family members, significant others and community partners.

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
• Minimum (2-3 years) experience working with individuals with serious mental illness in the forensicsystem & Criminal Code of Canada (within the last 2-3 years) required
• Knowledge of Forensic Nursing including risk management as well as knowledge working with the provisions of the Forensic legal framework: Section XX.I of the Criminal Code of Canada required
• Extensive knowledge of psychiatric disorders and an understanding of the interface between psychiatry and the law as it applies to the patient’s mental illness, Ontario Review Board (ORB) disposition order and community reintegration required
• Knowledge and proven experience in the interpretation and application of pertinent forensic mental health legislation
• Knowledge and experience with providing specialized programming for individuals living with a dual diagnosis
• Must be able to respond and fully participate in all codes (White, Red, etc.) required
• Knowledge of consent and capacity issues and legislation involving this population (e.g. Public Guardian Trustee, Substitute Decision Maker Act, Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act).
• Knowledge about the Youth Criminal Justice Act
• Knowledge and experience in facilitating conflict resolution required
• Demonstrated knowledge of psychotropic medications, symptom management and health teaching required
• Proficiency in conducting Mental Status Exams is required
• Cultural competency with First Nation/Indigenous and multicultural patient population is an asset
• Knowledge of Recovery Oriented Practice Supporting Patient Choice
• Valid G driver’s license for extensive travel within the catchment area required
• Ministry of Transportation driver’s abstract 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 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