Summary

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is responsible for providing safe, competent and ethical nursing care as outlined in the College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Standards and Guidelines for Ethical Behaviour, North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) policies/procedures, and the standards of care appropriate to the area of clinical practice. Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) provide the full range of care requirements for patients with predictable outcomes as patient complexity increases there is a corresponding increase in the need for RPN’s to consult with RN’s (CNO Standards).

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration ~ College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)
• Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate required (training delivered by Health Centre upon hire)
• Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate an asset
• Minimum of two years recent experience (within 2-3 years) working with individuals with serious mental illness required
• Demonstrated knowledge of psychotropic medications, symptom management and health teaching required
• Demonstrated ability to assist in a leadership role in crisis management required
• Ability to effectively work as a collaborative member of the health team required
• Must be able to respond and fully participate in all codes (White, Red, etc.) required
• Knowledge of Forensic Nursing including risk management and Legal Framework is required
• Knowledge and experience working within the provisions of the Forensic legal framework: Section XX.I of the Criminal Code of Canada required
• Must adhere to the Hospital’s core values
• Demonstrated proficiency in conducting Mental Status Exams is required
• Knowledge and experience in facilitating conflict resolution required
• Excellent level of interpersonal skills required
• Understanding cultural competencies
• Excellent level of written and verbal communication skills required
• Basic computer knowledge required
• Knowledge of gender based models of care an asset
• Experience with harm minimization/reduction approach to self-injury and suicide an asset
• Knowledge of behaviour therapy practices including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an asset
• Knowledge of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an asset
• Knowledge of the principles of trauma informed care as it relates to the Hummingbird patient population an asset
• Good attendance and work record required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision required
• Basic computer knowledge required
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers and visitors
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset

Criminal Reference Check including the Vulnerable Sector Check recent within six (6) months is a requirement

An acknowledgement will be sent only to those candidates who will be interviewed.