RPN - Mental Health & Forensic Care

North Bay Regional Health Centre; North Bay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking a Registered Nurse with current Ontario registration and BLS certification to support mental health services. The role emphasizes understanding recovery-oriented practice and working within the legal and mental health framework.

A GPA certificate is an asset, with required collaboration in a safety-conscious team environment. Applicants should have experience with individuals with serious mental illness and a solid knowledge of CNO Standards.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration as a Nurse in Ontario is required.
• BLS certification for Health Care Providers is required (recent within 12 months).
• GPA certificate is an asset.
• Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness is required.
• Knowledge of Recovery Oriented Practice Supporting Patient Choice.
• Knowledge of CNO Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Forensic Nursing knowledge is an asset.
• Basic computer knowledge is an asset.

Skills

Nursing registration

BLS for Health Care Providers

GPA certificate

Mental health experience

Recovery oriented practice

Nursing standards knowledge

Forensic nursing knowledge (asset)

Basic computer knowledge

Conflict resolution

Code response (White/Red)

Bilingual English/French (advantage)

Education

Certificate of Registration – College of Nurses of Ontario

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers

GPA certificate (asset)

Experience with individuals with serious mental illness

Recovery Oriented Practice knowledge

Standards of Nursing Practice knowledge – CNO

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking a Registered Nurse with current Ontario registration and BLS certification to support mental health services. The role emphasizes understanding recovery-oriented practice and working within the legal and mental health framework.

A GPA certificate is an asset, with required collaboration in a safety-conscious team environment. Applicants should have experience with individuals with serious mental illness and a solid knowledge of CNO Standards.