Provide acute psychiatric nursing care in North Bay’s Acute Inpatient Psychiatry Unit, using mental health assessment and verbal de-escalation skills. Support adults experiencing psychiatric distress or crisis.
As a Registered Practical Nurse, you will support 24-hour services for adults aged 18 and older. Work alongside nursing, psychology, social work, concurrent disorders, occupational therapy, and recreational therapy professionals. Care includes symptom management, health teaching, risk assessment, and patient-focused discharge planning.
Key Responsibilities: Complete thorough mental health status and risk assessments
Provide nursing care within a total patient care climate
Use verbal de-escalation during emergent psychiatric situations
Provide health teaching to individuals and groups
Support patient-focused discharge planning and symptom management
Requirements: Current College of Nurses of Ontario registration
Recent Basic Life Support certificate within twelve months
Demonstrated mental health experience in active care
Knowledge of psychotropic medications and relevant regulations
Advanced English and French bilingualism required
Use psychiatric assessment, communication, and patient-care skills as a Registered Practical Nurse supporting acute mental health services.