Department: Mental Health & the Law – Deer Lodge

Initial competition is now closed.
We are continuing to accept applications until a candidate is selected.

Serving the Northeast Region of Ontario, the Mental Health and the Law Service of the North Bay Regional Health Centre is designated by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care to provide court-related forensic psychiatric assessment, treatment and community outreach support to adults with serious mental illness who are in conflict with the law. The courts are supported by the expert advice and opinions of our specialized psychiatrists and inter‑professional teams who also work to facilitate the reintegration of patients back into the community in a safe and progressive manner, engaging family members, significant others and community partners.

QUALIFICATIONS
Certification/Experience/Knowledge:

Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent required

Personal Support Worker Certificate, HealthCare Aide Certificate or completion of minimum second (2nd) semester in a recognized nursing program required

Two years experience working with individuals with serious mental illness 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 an asset

Skills/Abilities:

Excellent level of interpersonal skills required

Excellent level of written and verbal communication skills required

Ability to work as a team-oriented member of the health team required





Ability to work with minimal supervision required

Ability to meet the physical demands required to provide care to acute/rehab patients required

Must be a motivated, flexible and organized individual with patience, tact and an understanding of the special needs of the elderly

Demonstrated commitment to continuing education required

Basic computer skills required

Must demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers and visitors

Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization

Good attendance and work record required

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.

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.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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🏢 North Bay Regional Health Centre
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