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.

📌 Registered Practical Nurse Psychiatry (North Bay)
🏢 NBRHC
📍 North Bay