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Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE 139 Collective Agreement Rehabilitation is offered as inpatient or outpatient programs with the goal to improve a persons mobility, independence in performing tasks of daily living and ability to communicate. Patients and families participate in setting realistic and meaningful goals in order to achieve or maintain the highest level of function. Care team members include nurses, social worker/discharge planner, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, recreation therapists, dietitians, and physicians. 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 Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate required (training delivered by Health Centre upon hire) Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate required In depth knowledge of psychiatric pathology, psychiatric interviewing /assessment, pharmacological management and required health teaching Knowledge and application of the Recovery Model required Recent experience in a mental health setting (3 to 5 years) required Knowledge of relevant acts and regulations e.g. Mental Health Act, PHIPA, HCCA, College of Nurses of Ontario standards of practice, etc. Skills/Abilities Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with clients, families, employees, service providers Understanding of trauma informed care principles and able to apply within all relationships and interactions Ability to work effectively with members of a multi-disciplinary team, including participation in nursing programming Ability to communicate assessment findings and clinical observations with effective documentation Must be willing to work shifts in other programs as 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 Good attendance and work record required 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. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr