Registered Practical Nurse {CUPE MH-26-423}

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

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking qualified registered nurses for Complex Continuing Care & Seniors Mental Health. The role requires current Ontario registration, BLS, capillary glucose, and medication administration certification, with dementia care experience and strong assessment skills.

Knowledge of PHIPA and patient safety is essential; bilingual English/French is required. Duties include patient care, teaching, and collaboration with the health team, with attention to safe,

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• BLS for Health Care Providers certificate current within 12 months.
• Capillary Blood Glucose certification required.
• Medication administration certification with recent related experience.
• Experience in Dementia Care is required.
• Knowledge of PHIPA and related legislation is required.
• Wound care knowledge is an asset.
• Ability to perform physical assessments and catheterization experience is an asset.

Skills

Physical assessment

De-escalation ability

Therapeutic communication

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Health teaching

Team collaboration

Patient care responsibility

Independent work

Physical demands

Safety culture

Basic computer skills

Attendance record

Call-in availability

Bilingual English/French

Education

Ontario RN license

BLS for Health Care Providers

Capillary Blood Glucose Certification

Medication Administration certification

GPA certification

PHIPA knowledge

Dementia care experience

Catheterization experience

Tools

RAI knowledge

Job description

Department: Complex Continuing Care & Seniors Mental Health

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)
• Capillary Blood Glucose Certification required
• Medical clinical experience required
• Experience in Dementia Care required
• Certified in Medication Administration required with recent related experience required
• 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 an 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
• Demonstrated 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 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