Registered Nurse for Mental Health

DEPARTMENT: CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH UNIT & ACUTE INPATIENT PSYCHIATRY UNIT

POSITION: PART TIME & FULL TIME REGISTERED NURSE

SITE: NBRHC – NORTH BAY

HOURS: ALL SHIFTS AS REQUIRED, INCLUDING WEEKENDS

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:    

• Current Certificate of Registration ~ College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Current BCLS Certificate required
• Recent mental Health experience (within the last 2-3 years) in an active care setting required  
• Good knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act required 
• I.V. Therapy an asset
• Excellent Verbal de-escalation skills required
• Ability to complete thorough mental health status and risk assessments required 
• Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills required
• required Ability to work in a fast paced working environment and deal effectively with emergent situations     
• Excellent level of interpersonal skills required
• Excellent level of written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to effectively provide health teaching to individuals and groups required
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively assume a leadership role as a collaborative member of the health team required
• Ability to meet the physical demands required to provide nursing care to acute inpatients as required
• Basic computer knowledge is required
• Good attendance and work record 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 an asset
• Criminal Reference Check including the Vulnerable Sector Check: recent within three (3) months is a requirement