Department: Regional Dementia Care Services - Oak LodgeThe 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.QUALIFICATIONSCertification/Experience/KnowledgeCurrent Certificate of Registration ~ College of Nurses of Ontario requiredBasic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) required (recent within the last twelve months)Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate requiredPractical knowledge and understanding of Dementia including best practices for assessment and management of responsive behavioursMontessori Methods for Dementia and PIECES an assetExperience working with older adults demonstrating responsive behaviours including evidence of creative application of PersonhoodKnowledge of relevant acts and regulations e.G. Substitute Decision Makers, Controlled Acts, Personal Health Information Act (PHIPA), College of Nurses of Ontario standards of practice, etc.Skills/AbilitiesAbility to work effectively with members of a multi-disciplinary team, including participation in nursing programmingExcellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively deal with clients, families, employees,



service providersUnderstanding of trauma informed care principles and able to apply within all relationships and interactionsComputer application experience required including advanced level of skill in documentationAbility to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in care planning requiredMust be willing to work shifts in other programs as requiredMust 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 organizationGood attendance and work record requiredBilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is an asset. 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 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 PROSPECT EMPLOYER

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