Registered Practical Nurse {CUPE MH-26-439}

Workland; North Bay; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre in North Bay, Ontario is seeking a Registered Nurse to support the Clinical Rehabilitation Evaluation Unit - Northern Lights. The role requires current Ontario nursing registration and experience with serious mental illness within a recovery-oriented framework.

You will collaborate with the health team, provide patient assessment, health teaching, and care coordination, and participate in safety practices.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Extensive knowledge of serious mental illness from a biopsychosocial perspective.
• Experience with recovery-oriented practice, patient choice, and psychosocial rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of psychiatric pathology, interviewing/assessment, pharmacological management and health teaching.
• Certificate in Basic Life Support (HCP) within the last 12 months.
• Knowledge of PHIPA, Mental Health Act, QCIP, and related acts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and collaboration with health teams.
• Bilingual English/French; formal French assessment may be required.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Interpersonal skills

Written and Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Basic computer knowledge

Attendance and reliability

Work with minimal supervision

Flexible shifts (days/nights/weekends)

Safety culture

English/French bilingualism

Education

Certificate of Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

Department: Clinical Rehabilitation Evaluation Unit - Northern Lights

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

Northern Lights Lodge provides tertiary mental health services to individuals within the North East region who are experiencing serious mental illness requiring a longer and more intensive approach to assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation than is provided by district level inpatient services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge:

• Current Certificate of Registration ~ College of Nurses of Ontario required
• In-depth knowledge of serious mental illness from a biopsychosocial perspective
• Knowledge of Recovery Oriented Practice Supporting Patient Choice
• Knowledge of psychiatric pathology, psychiatric interviewing / assessment, pharmacological management and health teaching required
• Demonstrated knowledge in applying the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation and case management (includes skills in assessment, treatment and rehabilitation)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)
• Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate asset
• Certified in Medication Administration required with recent related experiencerequired
• Experience in Mental Health Nursing required
• Knowledge of relevant acts and regulations e.g. Regulated Health Professionals Act, Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information Act (PHIPA), Quality of Care Information Protection Act (QCIP), etc.
• Excellent working knowledge of College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Nursing Practice required

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to apply conflict resolution skills required
• Excellent level of interpersonal skills required
• Excellent level of written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to effectively assume a role as a collaborative member of the health team
• Basic computer knowledge 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 and 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 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