Registered Nurse {ONA MH-26-288}

NBRHC; North Bay; Vor Ort; CAD 48.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

North Bay Regional Health Centre in North Bay, Ontario seeks an experienced registered nurse for psychiatric/mental health care. The role emphasizes assessment, education, and leadership within a multidisciplinary team to support patient goals and safety.

Responsibilities include applying PHIPA, MHA, and HCCA knowledge, providing health teaching, and collaborating with nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals to optimize patient outcomes in inpatient/outpatient settings.

Qualifikationen

• Current Certificate of Registration ~ College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) certificate required (within the last twelve months).
• Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) certificate an asset.
• Proficiency in conducting a Mental Status Exam is required.
• Minimum 2–3 years experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing (within the last 2–3 years) required.
• Knowledge of Recovery Oriented Practice Supporting Patient Choice and risk management.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation (e.g. MHA, PHIPA, QCIPA).
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications, symptom management and health teaching.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Health teaching

Ausbildung

Certificate of Registration - College of Nurses of Ontario

BLS Certification for HCP

GPA Certificate

Jobbeschreibung

Department: Clinical Rehabilitation Evaluation Unit - Northern Lights

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

Rehabilitation is offered as inpatient or outpatient programs with the goal to improve a person’s mobility, independence in performing tasks of daily living and ability to communicate. Patients and families participate in setting realistic and meaningful goals in order to achieve or maintain the highest level of function. Care team members include nurses, social worker/discharge planner, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, recreation therapists, dietitians, and physicians.

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
• Proficiency in conducting a Mental Status Exam is required
• Minimum (2-3 years) experience in psychiatric and mental health nursing (within the last 2-3 years) required
• Demonstrated ability in therapeutic and interpersonal communication skills required
• Class G license and driver’s abstract required
• Knowledge of Recovery Oriented Practice Supporting Patient Choice
• Knowledge of risk management
• Knowledge of applicable legislation (i.e. Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), Quality of Care Information Protection Act (QCIPA), etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge of psychotropic medications, symptom management and health teaching 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)

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