Registered Practical Nurse {CUPE MH-26-501}

Department: Mental Health & the Law Forensics Program

Initial competition is now closed.
We are continuing to accept applications until a candidate is selected.

Hummingbird Lodge is an eight-bed provincial forensic inpatient service for adult women (18 yrs+) who are subject to Disposition Orders of the Ontario Review Board (ORB) under the Criminal Code of Canada (CCC). These women have been found Not Criminally Responsible on account of a mental disorder.

Hummingbird Lodge offers specialized intensive treatment, rehabilitation and behavioural management services that take into account the differences in the forensic, medical, psychosocial and psychiatric profiles of women, with a focus on trauma informed care and servicing clinically complex women whose mental health conditions are impeding their progress through recovery.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge:

• 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 Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate an asset
• Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness required
• Demonstrated knowledge of psychotropic medications, symptom management and health teaching 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
• 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
• Knowledge and experience in facilitating conflict resolution required

Skills/Abilities:

• 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
• Must adhere to the Hospital’s core values
• Demonstrated proficiency in conducting Mental Status Exams is required
• Excellent level of interpersonal skills required
• Understanding cultural competencies
• Excellent level of written and verbal communication skills required
• 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 (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, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE 139 Collective Agreement

North 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