Department: Acute Inpatient Psychiatry UnitThe 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 requiredCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)Current Gentle Persuasion Approach (GPA) Certificate an assetDemonstrated Mental Health experience in an active care setting requiredKnowledge of psychotropic medications, symptom management, health teachingKnowledge of relevant acts and regulations e.G. Health Disciplines Act, College of Nurses standards, Mental Health Act, etc.Knowledge of major mental illness from a bio psychosocial perspective and experience working with seriously mentally ill clientsKnowledge of addictions and substance use withdrawal an assetBasic computer knowledge is requiredSkills/Abilities:Skilled in motivational interviewing an assetExcellent interpersonal and communications skills requiredAbility to work effectively with members of a multi-disciplinary teamAbility to assume responsibility for patient care in a total patient care climate requiredAbility to work with minimal supervision requiredMust be available for scheduled shifts and call-insExcellent Verbal de-escalation skills requiredAbility to complete thorough mental health status and risk assessments requiredExcellent organizational and critical thinking skills requiredAbility to work in a fast paced working environment and deal effectively with emergent situations requiredExcellent level of written and verbal communication skills requiredAbility to effectively provide health teaching to individuals and groups requiredGood attendance and work record requiredAbility to meet the physical demands required to provide nursing care as requiredMust demonstrate commitment to ensure theirsafety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitorsMust support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organizationGood attendance and work record requiredBilingualism (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, advantages and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE 139 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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