Department: Inpatient Rehab/Integrated Stroke Unit
Initial competition is now closed.
We are continuing to accept applications until a candidate is selected.
Rehabilitation is offered as inpatient or outpatient programs with the goal to improve a person’s mobility, independence in performing tasks of daily living and ability to communicate. Patients and families participate in setting realistic and meaningful goals in order to achieve or maintain the highest level of function. Care team members include nurses, social worker/discharge planner, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, recreation therapists, dietitians, and physicians.
QUALIFICATIONS Certification/Experience/Knowledge Current Certificate of Registration ~ College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing required
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) certificate required (within the last twelve months)
Recent Inpatient Rehabilitation and Integrated Stroke experience (within the last 2-3 years) required
IV Therapy care and management required
Apex Innovations Canadian Hemispheres Stroke Competency required
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required
Acute Stroke and Stroke Rehabilitation unit orientation required
Current certifications in: Wound management
Vacuum-Assisted Closure (VAC) management
Central lines and Computerized Ambulatory Drug Delivery (CADD) pumps
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) Certification
Enteral feed and tracheostomy

Skills/Abilities Must demonstrate excellent level of interpersonal skills
Must demonstrate excellent level of written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, clients, families, regional support services and community partners required
Ability to provide health teaching to individuals and groups required




Must be committed to continuing education on an annual basis and demonstrate commitment to quality improvement required
Ability to effectively assume a leadership role as a collaborative member of the health team required
Ability to assume responsibility for patient care in a total patient care climate required
Able to meet the physical demands required to provide nursing care to all patients required
Ability to problem-solve and function in quick-paced environment required
Excellent demonstrated assessment, critical thinking and intervention skills required
Must demonstrate basic computer knowledge
Must demonstrate commitment to ensure personal safety, safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
Ability to support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events required
Must demonstrate good attendance and work record
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.
Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the ONA Local 020 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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📌 Registered Nurse {ONA-206} (Ontario)
🏢 NBRHC
📍 Ontario