Department: Mental Health & the Law Composite (Hummingbird/Deer/Heron/Owl)

Serving the Northeast Region of Ontario, the Mental Health and the Law Service of the North Bay Regional Health Centre is designated by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care to provide court-related forensic psychiatric assessment, treatment and community outreach support to adults with serious mental illness who are in conflict with the law. The courts are supported by the expert advice and opinions of our specialized psychiatrists and inter-professional teams who also work to facilitate the reintegration of patients back into the community in a safe and progressive manner, engaging family members, significant others and community partners.

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 required (within the last twelve months)
• Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate an asset
• Minimum of 2-3 years recent experience working with individuals with serious mental illness (within the last 2-3 years) required
• Knowledge of Forensic Nursing including risk management as well as knowledge working with the provisions of the Forensic legal framework: Section XX.I of the Criminal Code of Canada required
• Extensive knowledge of psychiatric disorders and an understanding of the interface between psychiatry and the law as it applies to the patient’s mental illness, Ontario Review Board (ORB) disposition order and community reintegration
• Knowledge and proven experience in the interpretation and application of pertinent forensic mental health legislation
• Knowledge and experience with providing specialized programming for individuals living with a dual diagnosis
• Must be able to respond and fully participate in all codes (White, Red, etc.) required
• Knowledge of consent and capacity issues and legislation involving this population (e.g. Public Guardian Trustee, Substitute Decision Maker Act, Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act)
• Knowledge about Youth Criminal Justice Act
• Knowledge and experience in facilitating conflict resolution required
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications, symptom management and health teaching required
• Proficiency in conducting Mental Status Exams is required
• Cultural competency with First Nation/Indigenous and multicultural patient population is an asset
• Knowledge of Recovery Oriented Practice Supporting Patient Choice
• Valid G driver’s license for extensive travel within the catchment area required
• Ministry of Transportation driver’s abstract required

Skills/Abilities

• Must demonstrate excellent level of interpersonal skills
• Must demonstrate excellent level of written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, clients, families, regional support services and community partners required
• Ability to provide health teaching to individuals and groups required
• Must be committed to continuing education on an annual basis and demonstrate commitment to quality improvement required
• Ability to effectively assume a leadership role as a collaborative member of the health team required
• Ability to assume responsibility for patient care in a total patient care climate required
• Able to meet the physical demands required to provide nursing care to all patients required
• Ability to problem-solve and function in a fast-paced environment required
• Excellent demonstrated assessment, critical thinking and intervention skills required
• Must demonstrate basic computer knowledge
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure personal safety, safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Ability to support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events required
• Must demonstrate good attendance and work record
• Bilingualism (advanced level English/French) is an asset

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