Registered Practical Nurse {CUPE MH-25-606}

Position : Registered Practical Nurse

Department : Regional Dementia Care Service - Oak Lodge

The Regional Dementia Care Program provides comprehensive specialized assessment and treatment of older adults (usually >

65 years old) and / or adults with an age-related dementia, which is complicated by behavioural and psychological symptoms, and / or medical comorbidities that exceed the capacity of the community, general hospital, complex continuing care and long-term care system.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification / Experience / Knowledge :

• Current Certificate of Registration ~ College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) required (recent within the last twelve months)
• Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate required
• Practical knowledge and understanding of Dementia including best practices for assessment and management of responsive behaviours
• Montessori Methods for Dementia and PIECES an asset
• Experience working with older adults demonstrating responsive behaviours including evidence of creative application of Personhood
• Knowledge of relevant acts and regulations e.g. Substitute Decision Makers, Controlled Acts, PHIPA, College of Nurses of Ontario standards of practice, etc.

Skills / Abilities :

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.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER