North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC)

www.nbrhc.on.ca

2 Jobs

1,056 Employees

About the Company

The North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) is a unique healthcare organization with three primary roles. It provides acute care services to North Bay and its surrounding communities, it is the district referral centre providing specialist services for smaller communities in the area, and it is the specialized mental health service provider serving all of northeast Ontario NBRHC has 389 beds and numerous outpatient and outreach services in North Bay and throughout the northeast region. NBRHC is one of four major acute care hospitals serving northeast Ontario; the others being Sault Area Hospital, Timmins and District Hospital and Health Sciences North (Sudbury). The area is also served by small community hospitals like Mattawa and West Nipissing General hospitals. NBRHC's Regional Mental Health Services provides inpatient beds in North Bay and Sudbury and outpatient and outreach services that throughout the region--from Hudson Bay to Muskoka from Sault Ste. Marie to the Quebec border. A major teaching centre for students in medicine, psychiatry, nursing and allied health professions, NBRHC is proud to be affiliated with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Nipissing University, Canadore College and several other Ontario colleges and universities.

Listed Jobs

Company Name: North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC)
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner {ONA MH-26-012}
Job Description: Job Title: Nurse Practitioner – Geriatric Clinic Role Summary: Provide comprehensive geriatric care within a specialized outpatient clinic, developing collaborative treatment plans that enhance functional independence and well‑being of older adults. Expectations: Deliver evidence‑based assessment, diagnosis, and management of geriatric syndromes; prescribe safely within scope; coordinate multidisciplinary care; maintain high professional standards, documentation, and ethical practice. Key Responsibilities: - Perform comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA, Barthel, CAM, MoCA, MMSE). - Diagnose and manage delirium, polypharmacy, falls, functional decline, acute/sub‑acute cognitive changes, bowel/bladder, nutrition/hydration. - Prescribe medication and interventions ethically and effectively. - Develop and implement team‑based treatment plans based on geriatric assessment principles. - Conduct therapeutic communication with patients and care partners, utilizing motivational interviewing and stages‑of‑change frameworks. - Coordinate care navigation and referrals across primary, community, and specialized geriatric services. - Participate in quality improvement, continuing education, and best‑practice implementation for geriatric and mental health care. - Manage multiple tasks, projects, and evolving priorities in a community outreach setting. - Travel as required within the community outreach team. Required Skills: - Advanced clinical competence in geriatric and geriatric mental health care. - Safe, ethical prescribing and medication management. - Proficiency with geriatric assessment tools and evidence‑based practice. - Strong therapeutic communication, documentation, and coordination skills. - Critical thinking, professional judgment, and problem‑solving. - Ability to handle physical demands and travel requirements. - Bilingual communication (English/French); French proficiency evaluated by formal test. Required Education & Certifications: - Current RN (EC) registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. - Specialty certificate in Adult or Primary Health Care. - Geriatric Assessor Certification (or qualification to obtain). - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (within last 12 months). - Current PIECES and Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) certificates. - Canadian Nurses Association Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing certification (asset). - Motivational Interviewing experience (asset). - Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for travel.

Company Name: North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC)
Job Title: Department Secretary {CUPE MH-26-094)
Job Description: **Job title** Department Secretary **Role Summary** Provide comprehensive administrative support within a mental health & addictions service environment. Manage clinic operations, coordinate patient registration, handle communication, and maintain regulatory documentation while ensuring confidentiality and cultural safety. **Expectations** - Maintain professional, confidential interactions with patients, staff, and external partners. - Demonstrate self‑directed motivation, adaptability to change, and proactive problem‑solving. - Meet competing deadlines, support multidisciplinary teams, and uphold safety protocols. **Key Responsibilities** - Perform patient registration and administrative functions in Meditech Expanse, including payroll data entry. - Execute high‑quality transcription of meeting minutes and draft correspondence. - Coordinate videoconference sessions (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, OTN) and troubleshoot technical issues. - Maintain Microsoft Office documents (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and basic graphic designs. - Collaborate with Facilities and other departments to manage clinic operational tasks, including safety inspections, work orders, and contractor coordination. - Adhere to Consent & Capacity legislation, Mental Health Act, PHIPA, and Hospitals Act protocols. - Ensure compliance with Trauma‑Informed Care and Indigenous Cultural Safety training. **Required Skills** - Keyboarding ≥45 wpm (95% accuracy); data entry ≥6200 kph (95% accuracy). - Proficient in Meditech Expanse, Microsoft Office, and standard office equipment. - Strong written and verbal communication, public‑speaking, and professional documentation. - Basic graphic design. - Bilingual in English and French (advanced proficiency); unilingual candidates considered if qualifications met. **Required Education & Certifications** - Graduate of a community college in Office Administration, Business Administration, or Medical Administration. - Minimum of three years of related experience. - Certificate in medical terminology. - Current Trauma‑Informed Care Certificate (provided by employer). - Current Indigenous Cultural Safety Training (provided by employer). ---