Position Registered Practical Nurse Department Regional Dementia Care Services - Oak Lodge Program Overview The Regional Dementia Care Program provides comprehensive specialized assessment and treatment of older adults (usually >65 years old) and/or adults with an agerelated 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 longterm care system. Qualifications 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, Personal Health Information Act (PHIPA), College of Nurses of Ontario standards of practice, etc. Skills & Abilities Ability to work effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team, including participation in nursing programming Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively deal with clients, families, employees, service providers Understanding of traumainformed care principles and able to apply within all relationships and interactions Computer application experience required including advanced level of skill in documentation Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in care planning required 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 an asset. Pay Rate & Benefits Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE 139 Collective Agreement. Accessibility Statement 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. Equal Opportunity North Bay Regional Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Registered Practical Nurse {CUPE MH-25-606}