Department: Osprey Lodge - Mental Health & Forensics.

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)
- Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate required
- Certified in Medication Administration required with recent related experience required
- Demonstrated experience working with individuals with serious mental illness required
- Knowledge of Recovery Oriented Practice Supporting Patient Choice
- Knowledge of Forensic Nursing and Legal Framework is an asset

Skills/Abilities:

- Must be able to respond and fully participate in all codes (White, Red, etc.) required
- Must adhere to the Hospital’s core values
- Positive working knowledge of the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Nursing Practice required
- Ability to apply conflict resolution skills required
- Excellent level of interpersonal skills required
- Excellent level of written and verbal communication skills required
- Ability to effectively provide health teaching to individuals as required
- Ability to effectively assume a role as a collaborative member of the health team
- Basic computer knowledge is an asset
- Valid Class “G” driver’s license required
- 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 an 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 an asset. 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 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.

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.

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