Registered Practical Nurse {CUPE MH-26-457}

Workland; North Bay; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CUPE Local 139 Collective Agreement

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre invites applications for a registered nurse in Complex Continuing Care & Seniors Mental Health A1 & Dementia Care B1. The role provides direct patient care in a fast paced inpatient setting, requiring precise assessment, effective communication, and collaboration with the health team.

You must be bilingual (English/French) at advanced level, hold current RN registration in Ontario, and have BLS.

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• BLS for Health Care Providers certificate current.
• Capillary blood glucose certification required.
• Medication administration certification with related experience.
• GPA and PIECES certificates are required.
• Experience in dementia care essential.
• Catheterization experience advantageous.
• PHIPA, Mental Health Act knowledge relevant.
• RAI knowledge is a plus.
• IV maintenance and wound care knowledge assets.
• Basic computer skills and good attendance records.
• Advanced bilingual English/French required.

Skills

Physical assessment

De-escalation

Therapeutic communication

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Health teaching

Team collaboration

Total patient care

Self-supervision

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Attendance

Shift flexibility

Bilingual English/French

Education

Nursing registration Ontario

BLS for HCP

Capillary BG Certification

Medication Administration certification

GPA certificate

PIECES certificate

Dementia care experience

Catheterization experience

PHIPA knowledge

RAI knowledge

IV maintenance knowledge

Wound care knowledge

Job description

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

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 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 ensurethe 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) CollectiveAgreement

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