Registered Nurse {ONA MH-26-030}

Department: Regional Intervention in Psychosis

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

North Bay Regional Health Centre is designated by Ontario Health North as the lead provider for the systems enhancement component for the community of practice in Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI). The aim of this program is to develop enhanced capacity in care provision for the population through knowledge exchange, socio-demographic advocacy, and consultation with the multitude of care providers across all settings.

Reporting to the Manager, Mental Health the registered nurse is responsible for the provision of knowledge transfer, inter-collaborative care planning and system coordination. The registered nurse will be an employee of North Bay Regional Health Centre and accountable to the Regional Mental Health portfolio. The incumbent will embody compassionate person-focused shared-care as in line with best practice principles and frameworks such as the Navigate Model, EPION Best Practice Standards; Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioural Therapies; family supports, and accountability to their respective regulatory body. Additionally, the incumbent reflects a commitment to the organization’s values and ensure the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, visitors, self as well as promote an inclusive culture that meets the diverse needs of the given population.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge

• Current Certificate of Registration ~ College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate is required (recent within the last twelve months)
• Training/certification in psychotherapy preferred
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years practical experience in provision of mental health care to the Early Psychosis Intervention ( EPI) population
• Knowledge and application of best practices of treatment modalities related to EPI, namely the Navigate Model
• Experience/proficiency in providing education to a variety of sectors, including particular knowledge/application of the principles of adult learning required
• Experience in developing and facilitating networks/communities of care required
• Knowledge of community support services, primary health care and mental health systems and related legislation

Skills/Abilities

• Able and willing to utilize trauma informed care and leadership in all interactions
• Strong commitment to recovery principles and patient centered care
• Ability to accommodate travel and must have a valid driver’s licence with full time use of a reliable vehicle required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey essential clinical knowledge transfer
• Evidence of innovative approaches to health care delivery and critical thinking skills required
• Familiar with program evaluation and research methodologies required
• Commitment to evidence-based knowledge transfer, quality improvement and change initiatives with application of Adult Education Principles
• Capacity for both self-direction, leadership and collaboration within the context of an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated integrity and self-awareness of behavioural approaches and work life balance
• Proven interpersonal, negotiation and problem solving skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships with all partners in care
• Proven organizational and time management skills and the ability to take initiative and work autonomously
• Proficient in computer applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Power Point etc.)
• Experience with Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) and Microsoft Teams an asset
• Ability to promote cultural safety and Inclusion in all aspects of the position
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
• Good attendance and work record required
• 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.

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 Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment. 

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