Psychiatric Nursing Assistant

As a member of the health care team, performs duties related to patients’ personal, social, emotional, spiritual, and
recreational needs in accordance with established policies and procedures. To ensure the highest possible standards of
patient care, assisting the client towards recovery by providing a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for
psychiatric in-patients.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 education or equivalent

• Graduate of an approved Psychiatric Nursing Assistant Program/Health Care Aid Program (other combinations of

education and experience may be considered)

• Current certification from a recognized Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), or obtain within three (3)

months of commencing employment

• Working knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet

• Two (2) years’ recent experience related to Psychiatry in an acute care psychiatric facility or crisis unit

• Satisfactory employment record required

• Successful candidate subject to provide security checks in accordance with Security Checks for Employment

Policy (HR-02-80. Waived for internal candidates with current checks on file.

For a full listing of qualifications please:

• Internal Candidates: Refer to the Job Description which is posted on the Intranet under Department/Human

Resources/Job Description, then select the applicable department; or,

• External Candidates: Contact Human Resources to request a copy
  

Northern RHA strives to have a diverse workforce in an inclusive and accessible workplace,
which provides opportunity for reasonable accommodation.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications & resumes.

We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Using Google Chrome,Apply online at www.northernhealthregion.ca on or before

JANUARY 16, 2024

Note:In the event of technical difficulties with the online application, please contact Human Resources at
HRARegional@nrha.ca for assistance prior to the closing date.