Nurse, Occupational Health and Safety Full-Time

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. 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

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

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

Evidence of innovative approaches to health care delivery and critical thinking skills required

Commitment to evidence-based knowledge transfer, quality improvement and change initiatives with application of Adult Education Principles

Proven interpersonal, negotiation and problem solving skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships with all partners in care

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

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.

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