CUPE MH-25-550 - Registered Practical Nurse - Regional Dementia Care Services - Oak Lodge & Specialized Adult Rehabilitation & Transitional Service - Nickel Lodge
About the role
Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE (Local 139) Collective Agreement
QUALIFICATIONS
Certification/Experience/Knowledge:
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse in good standing
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)
- Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate required
- Experience working with older adults demonstrating responsive behaviours including evidence of creative application of Personhood
- Knowledge of neurodegenerative disorders, best practices, and relevant pharmacotherapy for this population
- Demonstrated application of the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation for adults with severe mental health concerns and concurrent disorders
- Knowledge of best practices to support individuals with substance use disorders including motivational interviewing and trauma informed care
- Knowledge and application of the Recovery Model required
- Knowledge of relevant acts and regulations e.g. Controlled Acts, Mental Health Act, PHIPA, HCCA
- Computer application experience required including advanced level of skill in documentation
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Certificate is an asset
- Current PIECES certification required
- Montessori Methods for Dementia an asset
Skills/Abilities:
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively deal with clients, families, employees, service providers
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Ability to work effectively with members of a multi-disciplinary team, including participation in nursing programming
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively deal with clients, families, employees, service providers
-
Understanding of trauma informed care principles and able to apply within all relationships and interactions
-
Must be willing to work shifts in other programs as required
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Must demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
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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.
NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
About North Bay Regional Health Centre
The North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) is a unique healthcare organization with three primary roles. It provides acute care services to North Bay and its surrounding communities, it is the district referral centre providing specialist services for smaller communities in the area, and it is the specialized mental health service provider serving all of northeast Ontario
NBRHC has 389 beds and numerous outpatient and outreach services in North Bay and throughout the northeast region.
NBRHC is one of four major acute care hospitals serving northeast Ontario; the others being Sault Area Hospital, Timmins and District Hospital and Health Sciences North (Sudbury). The area is also served by small community hospitals like Mattawa and West Nipissing General hospitals.
NBRHC’s Regional Mental Health Services provides inpatient beds in North Bay and Sudbury and outpatient and outreach services that throughout the region—from Hudson Bay to Muskoka from Sault Ste. Marie to the Quebec border.
A major teaching centre for students in medicine, psychiatry, nursing and allied health professions, NBRHC is proud to be affiliated with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Nipissing University, Canadore College and several other Ontario colleges and universities.
CUPE MH-25-550 - Registered Practical Nurse - Regional Dementia Care Services - Oak Lodge & Specialized Adult Rehabilitation & Transitional Service - Nickel Lodge
About the role
Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE (Local 139) Collective Agreement
QUALIFICATIONS
Certification/Experience/Knowledge:
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse in good standing
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)
- Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate required
- Experience working with older adults demonstrating responsive behaviours including evidence of creative application of Personhood
- Knowledge of neurodegenerative disorders, best practices, and relevant pharmacotherapy for this population
- Demonstrated application of the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation for adults with severe mental health concerns and concurrent disorders
- Knowledge of best practices to support individuals with substance use disorders including motivational interviewing and trauma informed care
- Knowledge and application of the Recovery Model required
- Knowledge of relevant acts and regulations e.g. Controlled Acts, Mental Health Act, PHIPA, HCCA
- Computer application experience required including advanced level of skill in documentation
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Certificate is an asset
- Current PIECES certification required
- Montessori Methods for Dementia an asset
Skills/Abilities:
-
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively deal with clients, families, employees, service providers
-
Ability to work effectively with members of a multi-disciplinary team, including participation in nursing programming
-
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively deal with clients, families, employees, service providers
-
Understanding of trauma informed care principles and able to apply within all relationships and interactions
-
Must be willing to work shifts in other programs as required
-
Must demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, 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
-
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.
NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
About North Bay Regional Health Centre
The North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) is a unique healthcare organization with three primary roles. It provides acute care services to North Bay and its surrounding communities, it is the district referral centre providing specialist services for smaller communities in the area, and it is the specialized mental health service provider serving all of northeast Ontario
NBRHC has 389 beds and numerous outpatient and outreach services in North Bay and throughout the northeast region.
NBRHC is one of four major acute care hospitals serving northeast Ontario; the others being Sault Area Hospital, Timmins and District Hospital and Health Sciences North (Sudbury). The area is also served by small community hospitals like Mattawa and West Nipissing General hospitals.
NBRHC’s Regional Mental Health Services provides inpatient beds in North Bay and Sudbury and outpatient and outreach services that throughout the region—from Hudson Bay to Muskoka from Sault Ste. Marie to the Quebec border.
A major teaching centre for students in medicine, psychiatry, nursing and allied health professions, NBRHC is proud to be affiliated with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Nipissing University, Canadore College and several other Ontario colleges and universities.