Registered Practical Nurse {CUPE MH-26-333}

North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC); North Bay; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking an experienced registered nurse for Complex Continuing Care & Seniors Mental Health, with dementia care expertise. This full-time role requires current Ontario nursing registration and BLS certification, and emphasizes strong assessment and communication skills.

Applicants should be able to work collaboratively within a total patient care climate, uphold safety standards, and participate in health teaching.

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration in Ontario.
• BLS certification within the last 12 months.
• Capillary glucose certification.

Skills

Physical assessment

Therapeutic communication

Interpersonal communication

Written and verbal communication

Health teaching

Team collaboration

Total patient care

Autonomy / minimal supervision

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Bilingual English-French

Education

Certificate of Registration – Ontario

BLS for Health Care Providers

Capillary Blood Glucose Certification

Dementia Care experience

Medication Administration certification

GPA certificate

PIECES certificate

PHIPA knowledge

RAI knowledge

IV maintenance experience

Wound care knowledge

Job description

Department

Complex Continuing Care & Seniors Mental Health A1 & Dementia Care B1

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration ~ College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)
• Capillary Blood Glucose Certification required
• Medical clinical experience required
• Experience in Dementia Care required
• Certified in Medication Administration required with related experience
• Experience with catheterization
• Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate and PIECES certificate required
• IV maintenance an asset
• Wound management knowledge and experience an asset
• Knowledge of Recovery Oriented Practice supporting patient choice is a asset
• Knowledge of applicable legislation (I.e. Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), etc.) is required
• Knowledge of Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) an asset

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent level of physical assessment skills required
• Ability to de-escalate patients an asset
• Demonstrated ability in therapeutic and interpersonal communication skills is required
• Excellent level of interpersonal skills required
• Excellent level of written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to effectively provide health teaching to individuals and groups required
• Ability to work as a collaborative member of the health team required
• Ability to assume responsibility for patient care in a total patient care climate required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision required
• Ability to meet the physical demands required to provide nursing care to medical patients required
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
• Basic computer skills required
• Good attendance and work record required
• Must be available for scheduled shifts and call-ins
• 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 CUPE (Local 139) 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