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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