Registered Practical Nurse; CUPE MH

Position: Registered Practical Nurse {CUPE MH-26-269}
Department:
Acute Inpatient Psychiatry Unit
The Acute Inpatient Psychiatry Unit (AIPU) unit provides high‑intensity, acute psychiatric services 24 hours a day for individuals in acute psychiatric distress who are 18 years of age and older and experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms and/or at risk of harm to self or others. The core of the program is psychiatric consultation and assessment, supported by nursing, psychology, social work, concurrent disorders, occupational therapy, and recreational therapy services.

This service, offered in Nipissing, Temiskaming and the Northern portions of Muskoka‑Parry Sound, treats a range of individuals in acute distress or psychiatric crisis with the aim of controlling symptoms and restoring patients’ ability to function. Key means of treatment include pharmacological treatment, skill and knowledge building, and supportive, patient‑focused discharge planning.

Qualifications

Current Certificate of Registration – College of Nurses of Ontario required

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)

Current Gentle Persuasion Approach (GPA) Certificate an asset

Demonstrated mental‑health experience in an active care setting required

Knowledge of psychotropic medications, symptom management, health teaching

Knowledge of relevant acts and regulations e.g. Health Disciplines Act, College of Nurses standards, Mental Health Act, etc.

Knowledge of major mental illness from a biopsychosocial perspective and experience working with seriously mentally ill clients

Knowledge of addictions and substance‑use withdrawal an asset

Basic computer knowledge is required

Skills/Abilities

Skilled in motivational interviewing an asset

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required

Ability to work effectively with members of a multi‑disciplinary team

Ability to assume responsibility for patient care in a total patient care climate required

Ability to work with minimal supervision required

Must be available for scheduled shifts and call‑ins

Excellent verbal de‑escalation skills required

Ability to complete thorough mental‑health status and risk assessments required

Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills required

Ability to work in a fast‑paced working environment and deal effectively with emergent situations required

Excellent level of written and verbal communication skills required

Ability to effectively provide health teaching to individuals and groups required

Good attendance and work record required

Ability to meet the physical demands required to provide nursing care as required

Must demonstrate commitment to ensure the safety of self, 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) 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, Benefits and Other Terms and Conditions
Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE 139 Collective Agreement.

Accessibility and Accommodation
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.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer
NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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