Department: Child & Adolescent Mental Health Unit
Initial competition is now closed.
We are continuing to accept applications until a candidate is selected.
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit (CAMHU) is a six bed crisis unit, providing brief admissions to children and adolescents with responsible mental health problems. Support is provided by an interdisciplinary team with an emphasis on skills building and community integration.
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 is required (within the last twelve months)
Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate an asset
Minimum (1-2 years) acute care and mental health experience dealing with paediatric patients and families, in an active care setting (within 2-3 years) required
Knowledge of Child and Adolescent Systems of Care such as CAS and school systems required
Experience with suicide safety planning for children, adolescents and their families required
Knowledge of relevant acts and regulations e.g. Health Disciplines Act, College of Nurses standards, Mental Health Act, Family Centered Care, etc. required
Demonstrated ability to provide commitment to Family Centered Care required
Demonstrated ability to complete Mental Status Exams and provision of crisis management required
Experience with suicide safety planning for children, adolescents and their families required
Experience in evidence based management of severe and complex child and adolescent disorders an asset
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 rapid-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-233} (Ontario)
🏢 North Bay Regional Health Centre
📍 Ontario