Department: Acute Inpatient Psychiatry UnitInitial competition is now closed.We are continuing to accept applications until a candidate is selected.The Acute Inpatient Psychiatry Unit (AIPU) unit provides high-intensity, acute psychiatric services 24 hours a day for individuals in acute psychiatric distress and who are 18 years of age and older experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms and/or at risk of harm to self or others. The core of the program is psychiatric consultation and assessment, supported by nursing, psychology, social work, concurrent disorders, occupational therapy, and recreational therapy services. This service, offered in Nipissing, Temiskaming and the Northern portions of Muskoka-Parry Sound, treats a range of individuals in acute distress or psychiatric crisis with the aim of controlling symptoms and restoring patients' ability to function. Key means of treatment include pharmacological treatment, skill and knowledge building, and supportive, patient-focused discharge planning.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)Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate an asset1 - 2 years mental health experience in an active care setting (within the last 2-3 years) requiredKnowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act requiredKnowledge of psychotropic medications, symptom management, health teaching an assetKnowledge of relevant acts and regulations e.G.



Health Disciplines Act, College of Nurses standards, Mental Health Act, etc. an assetKnowledge of major mental illness from a bio psychosocial perspective and experience working with seriously mentally ill clients an assetKnowledge of addictions and substance use withdrawal an assetSkills/AbilitiesMust demonstrate excellent level of interpersonal skillsMust demonstrate excellent level of written and verbal communication skillsSkilled in motivational interviewing an assetExcellent verbal de-escalation skills requiredAbility to complete thorough mental health status and risk assessments requiredAbility 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 collaborative 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 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 positive 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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