Registered Nurse {ONA MH-26-286}

NBRHC; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre seeks a registered nurse to join the Regional Dementia Care team (Oak Lodge & Nickel Lodge). The role emphasizes comprehensive assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of older adults with dementia, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will apply trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented practices, and knowledge of pharmacotherapy; bilingual English/French is valued.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers certificate (within 12 months)
• Experience with older adults showing responsive behaviours and recovery-oriented practice
• Knowledge of neurodegenerative disorders and relevant pharmacotherapy
• Knowledge of PHIPA, Mental Health Act and related acts
• Experience with concurrent disorders and trauma-informed care principles
• Experience providing assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for complex mental health conditions
• Understanding of The Recovery Model and community reintegration
• Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary environment
• Educational assets: GPA, PIECES, Montessori methods for dementia
• Excellent de-escalation skills
• Willingness to work shifts across programs
• Bilingual English/French advanced level (French test may be required)

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for older adults with dementia
• Apply recovery-oriented practice and patient-centered care
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and families
• Deliver health teaching to individuals and groups
• Maintain high standards of safety and quality improvement
• Demonstrate strong communication and leadership within the care team

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Leadership as a team member

Health teaching

Quality improvement

Problem solving

Basic computer knowledge

Safety culture

Education

Registered Nurse - CNO in good standing

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Department: Regional Dementia Care - Oak Lodge & Regional Transitional Services - Nickel Lodge (Kirkwood Place - 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.

Nickel Lodge is a 16 bed Specialized Adult Psychiatric Rehabilitation program which provides care and support to those with complex mental health problems who often present with a concurrent substance use disorder. This specialized unit is patient driven, recovery-oriented, and integrates patient wishes and goals through a wellness framework. The goal is to optimize the ability to transition into the community, reduce mental health and behavioral challenges, develop and enhance coping skills, teach or resume functional skills, improve relationships, and enhance quality of life.

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
• Knowledge of Recovery Oriented Practice Supporting Patient Choice
• Knowledge and experience supporting individuals with concurrent disorders required
• Understanding of trauma-informed care principles and able to apply within all relationships and interactions
• Knowledge and experience supporting individuals with concurrent disorders required
• Experience providing assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for individuals with complex and persistent mental health problems
• Knowledge of The Recovery Model used to optimize reintegration to the community
• Knowledge of supporting individuals experiencing substance use disorders concurrent to a serious and persistent mental health concern; specific programming is available for these individuals
• 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 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