ONA MH-25-284 - Registered Practical Nurse - Regional Specialized Mental Health - Dual Diagnosis - Birch/Maple Lodge
About the role
Birch & Maple Lodge is a specialized service that offers intervention to those living with dual diagnosis (moderate to profound developmental disability and mental health concerns). The primary goal of Birch Maple Lodge supports adults to optimize independence and develop the skills necessary to live successfully and productively in the community. We meet the needs of this specialized population through, intensive, time-limited assessment and intervention services based on best practices in dual diagnosis and intellectual disabilities. We provide highly skilled multidisciplinary team who work with patients, families and community-based services to alleviate any barriers to community living.
QUALIFICATIONS
Certification/Experience/Knowledge:
- Current Certificate of Registration ~ College of Nurses of Ontario required
- Minimum 2 years recent (within 2-3 years) related mental health experience
- Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with developmental disabilities / autism and dual diagnosis required
- Knowledge of Recovery Oriented Practice Supporting Patient Choice required
- Ability to effectively assume a role as a collaborative member of the health team
- Certified in Medication Administration required with recent (within 2 years) experience required
- 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
Skills/Abilities:
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Ability to apply conflict resolution skills required
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Excellent level of written and verbal communication skills along with excellent interpersonal skills required
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Basic computer knowledge
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Good attendance and work record required
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Ability to work with minimal supervision
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Must be able to work all scheduled shifts (days, nights, weekends)
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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
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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.
ONA MH-25-284 - Registered Practical Nurse - Regional Specialized Mental Health - Dual Diagnosis - Birch/Maple Lodge
About the role
Birch & Maple Lodge is a specialized service that offers intervention to those living with dual diagnosis (moderate to profound developmental disability and mental health concerns). The primary goal of Birch Maple Lodge supports adults to optimize independence and develop the skills necessary to live successfully and productively in the community. We meet the needs of this specialized population through, intensive, time-limited assessment and intervention services based on best practices in dual diagnosis and intellectual disabilities. We provide highly skilled multidisciplinary team who work with patients, families and community-based services to alleviate any barriers to community living.
QUALIFICATIONS
Certification/Experience/Knowledge:
- Current Certificate of Registration ~ College of Nurses of Ontario required
- Minimum 2 years recent (within 2-3 years) related mental health experience
- Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with developmental disabilities / autism and dual diagnosis required
- Knowledge of Recovery Oriented Practice Supporting Patient Choice required
- Ability to effectively assume a role as a collaborative member of the health team
- Certified in Medication Administration required with recent (within 2 years) experience required
- 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
Skills/Abilities:
-
Ability to apply conflict resolution skills required
-
Excellent level of written and verbal communication skills along with excellent interpersonal skills required
-
Basic computer knowledge
-
Good attendance and work record required
-
Ability to work with minimal supervision
-
Must be able to work all scheduled shifts (days, nights, weekends)
-
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
-
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.