RN/RPN Mental Health

Position: Registered Practical Nurse

Department: Complex Continuing Care & Seniors Mental Health & Dementia Care Unit

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

Minimum 2 years medical clinical experience required

Experience in Dementia Care required

Certified in Medication Administration required with recent related experience (within the last two (2) years) required

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 an asset\

Knowledge of applicable legislation (I.e. Mental Health Act, PHIPA, etc.) is required

Knowledge of RAI an asset

Skills/Abilities :

Excellent level of physical assessment skills required

Demonstrated 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 ensure 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

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) 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.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER