Department: Regional Dementia Care - Oak Lodge & Regional Transitional Services - Nickel Lodge (Kirkwood Place - Sudbury)Initial competition is now closed. We are continuing to accept applications until a candidate is selected.The Regional Dementia Care Program provides comprehensive specialized assessment and treatment of older adults (usually > 65 years old) and/or adults with an age-related dementia, which is complicated by behavioural and psychological symptoms, and/or medical comorbidities that exceed the capacity of the community, general hospital, complex continuing care and long-term care system.Nickel Lodge is a 16 bed Specialized Adult Psychiatric Rehabilitation program which provides care and support to those with complex mental health problems who often present with a concurrent substance use disorder. This specialized unit is patient driven, recovery-oriented, and integrates patient wishes and goals through a wellness framework. The goal is to optimize the ability to transition into the community, reduce mental health and behavioral challenges, develop and enhance coping skills, teach or resume functional skills, improve relationships, and enhance quality of life.QUALIFICATIONSCertification/Experience/Knowledge:Current Certificate of Registration ~ College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing requiredCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) certificate required (within the last twelve months)Experience working with older adults demonstrating responsive behaviours including evidence of creative application of Personhood requiredKnowledge of neurodegenerative disorders, best practices, and relevant pharmacotherapy for this population requiredKnowledge of relevant acts and regulations e.G. Regulated Health Professionals Act, Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)



requiredKnowledge of Recovery Oriented Practice Supporting Patient ChoiceKnowledge and experience supporting individuals with concurrent disorders requiredUnderstanding of trauma-informed care principles and able to apply within all relationships and interactionsKnowledge and experience supporting individuals with concurrent disorders requiredExperience providing assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for individuals with complex and persistent mental health problemsKnowledge of The Recovery Model used to optimize reintegration to the communityKnowledge of supporting individuals experiencing substance use disorders concurrent to a serious and persistent mental health concern; specific programming isavailable for these individualsFlexibility to work within an interdisciplinary environment requiredEducational assets: Gentle Persuasive approach (GPA), Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Capabilities, Environment and Social Self (PIECES), Montessori Methods for DementiaExcellent verbal de-escalation skills requiredMust be willing to work shifts in other programs as requiredSkills/Abilities:Must demonstrate excellent level of interpersonal skillsMust demonstrate excellent level of written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work both independently and collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, clients, families,



regional support services and community partners requiredAbility to provide health teaching to individuals and groups requiredMust be committed to continuing education on an annual basis and demonstrate commitment to quality improvement requiredAbility to effectively assume a leadership role as a team-oriented member of the health team requiredAbility to assume responsibility for patient care in a total patient care climate requiredAble to meet the physical demands required to provide nursing care to all patients requiredAbility to problem-solve and function in a fast-paced environment requiredExcellent demonstrated assessment, critical thinking and intervention skills requiredMust demonstrate basic computer knowledgeMust demonstrate commitment to ensure personal safety, safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitorsAbility to support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events requiredMust demonstrate good attendance and work recordBilingualism (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 AgreementNorth 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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