CUPE MH-25-550 - Registered Practical Nurse - Regional Dementia Care Services - Oak Lodge & Spe[...]

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE (Local 139) Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse in good standing
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)
• Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate required
• Experience working with older adults demonstrating responsive behaviours including evidence of creative application of Personhood
• Knowledge of neurodegenerative disorders, best practices, and relevant pharmacotherapy for this population
• Demonstrated application of the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation for adults with severe mental health concerns and concurrent disorders
• Knowledge of best practices to support individuals with substance use disorders including motivational interviewing and trauma informed care
• Knowledge and application of the Recovery Model required
• Knowledge of relevant acts and regulations e.g. Controlled Acts, Mental Health Act, PHIPA, HCCA
• Computer application experience required including advanced level of skill in documentation
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Certificate is an asset
• Current PIECES certification required
• Montessori Methods for Dementia an asset

Skills / Abilities

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.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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