Department: Clinical Rehabilitation Evaluation Unit - Northern Lights

Northern Lights Lodge provides tertiary mental health services to individuals within the North East region who are experiencing serious mental illness requiring a longer and more intensive approach to assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation than is provided by district level inpatient services.

QUALIFICATIONS
Certification/Experience/Knowledge:
Current Certificate of Registration ~ College of Nurses of Ontario required

In-depth knowledge of serious mental illness from a biopsychosocial perspective

Knowledge of Recovery Oriented Practice Supporting Patient Choice

Knowledge of psychiatric pathology, psychiatric interviewing / assessment, pharmacological management and health teaching required

Demonstrated knowledge in applying the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation and case management (includes skills in assessment, treatment and rehabilitation)

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)





Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate asset

Certified in Medication Administration required with recent related experiencerequired

Experience in Mental Health Nursing required

Knowledge of relevant acts and regulations e.g. Regulated Health Professionals Act, Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information Act (PHIPA), Quality of Care Information Protection Act (QCIP), etc.

Excellent working knowledge of College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Nursing Practice required

Skills/Abilities

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 assume a role as a cooperative member of the health team

Basic computer knowledge required

Good attendance and work record required

Ability to work with minimal supervision

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📌 NEW* Registered Practical Nurse {CUPE MH--365} (Ontario)
🏢 North Bay Regional Health Centre
📍 Ontario