Department: Clinical Rehabilitation Evaluation Unit - Northern LightsInitial competition is now closed.We are continuing to accept applications until a candidate is selected.Northern Lights Lodge provides tertiary mental health services to individuals within the North East region who are experiencing serious mental illness requiring a longer and more intensive approach to assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation than is provided by district level inpatient services.QUALIFICATIONSCertification/Experience/Knowledge:Current Certificate of Registration ~ College of Nurses of Ontario requiredIn-depth knowledge of serious mental illness from a biopsychosocial perspectiveKnowledge of Recovery Oriented Practice Supporting Patient ChoiceKnowledge of psychiatric pathology, psychiatric interviewing / assessment, pharmacological management and health teaching requiredDemonstrated knowledge in applying the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation and case management (includes skills in assessment, treatment and rehabilitation)Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate assetCertified in Medication Administration required with recent related experiencerequiredExperience in Mental Health Nursing requiredKnowledge of relevant acts and regulations e.G. Regulated Health Professionals Act, Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information Act (PHIPA), Quality of Care Information Protection Act (QCIP),



etc.Excellent working knowledge of College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Nursing Practice requiredSkills/AbilitiesAbility to apply conflict resolution skills requiredExcellent level of interpersonal skills requiredExcellent level of written and verbal communication skills requiredAbility to effectively assume a role as a collaborative member of the health teamBasic computer knowledge requiredGood attendance and work record requiredAbility to work with minimal supervisionMust be able to work all scheduled shifts (days, nights, weekends)Must demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, 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 organizationBilingualism (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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