Registered Practical Nurse {CUPE MH-26-347}

NBRHC; North Bay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Mental Health and Law – Deer Lodge unit. The role emphasizes evidence-based care for individuals with serious mental illness, strong collaboration with the health team, and adherence to hospital safety and core values.

Applicants must hold a current CNO registration and a valid BLS for Health Care Providers certificate, with GPA certification considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario required.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Code response

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Health teaching

Collaborative team member

G class license

Attendance

Shift flexibility

Safety culture

Bilingual EN/FR

Education

Certificate of Registration - CNO

Basic Life Support for HCP

GPA certificate (asset)

Experience with serious mental illness

Recovery Oriented Practice knowledge

Nursing Practice Standards knowledge

Forensic Nursing knowledge (asset)

Basic computer knowledge (asset)

Tools

Job description

Department: Mental Health And The Law - Deer Lodge

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge

• 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)
• Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate an asset
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals with serious mental illness required
• Knowledge of Recovery Oriented Practice Supporting Patient Choice
• Good working knowledge of the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Nursing Practice required
• Knowledge of Forensic Nursing and Legal Framework is an asset
• Basic computer knowledge is an asset

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to apply conflict resolution skills required
• Must be able to respond and fully participate in all codes (White, Red, etc.) required
• Must adhere to the Hospital’s core values
• Excellent level of interpersonal skills required
• Excellent level of written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to effectively provide health teaching to individuals as required
• Ability to effectively assume a role as a collaborative member of the health team
• Valid Class “G” driver’s licence required
• Good attendance and work record required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work all scheduled shifts (days, nights, weekends)
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers an visitors
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is an asset

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE 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