The Registered Practical Nurse will act as a clinical expert to provide comprehensive, resident-centered care for individuals with responsive behaviours. They will coordinate referrals, facilitate team education, and manage individualized care plans within the long-term care community.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the Ontario College of Nurses with at least 3 years of long-term care experience. Proficiency in assessing and supporting older adults with complex mental health or neurological conditions is required.
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Job description
Behavioural Support Nurse Silverthorn Community - Mississauga Rate of Pay $31.10 - $33.66 (As per Collective Agreement)
This position is for an existing vacancy At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Sienna Senior Living their home.
Join us in a role where knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected.
Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life!
We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect.
Reporting to the Director of Care, the Registered Practical Nurse – Behavioural Support Nurse is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents.
What We Offer
We are a purpose driven organization. We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. And we offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:
A competitive salary and vacation package
Health & Dental benefits program
Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs What you’ll be doing: You will be a welcomed member of the Sienna Senior Living team and impact in the following ways:
Provide sound clinical knowledge and skills, acting as clinical expert and resource
Provide comprehensive, quality resident and family-centered health care services
Aide in the transition of long term care residents with responsive behaviours between community, hospital and neighboring long-term care communities (LTCHs)
Consult on resident applications and make recommendations to meet the needs related to responsive/expressive behaviours
Screen and complete risk assessment for residents with new or change in behaviours
Coordinate referrals and engage community partners in supporting the resident care needs
Benefits
Dental benefits
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Competitive salary
Health benefits
Vacation package
Continuous learning and growth
Share Ownership and Reward Program
RPN BSO | Full time
Facilitate education sessions to build capacity in team members
Support the management of case reviews and clinical rounds
Engage the interprofessional team in the development of individualized plan of care Who you are
A Registered Practical Nurse in good standing the Ontario College of Nurses
Minimum 3 years’ experience working in long term care
Demonstrated knowledge and skill working with older adults presenting with or at risk for responsive behaviours that may be associated with dementia, complex mental health, substance use and/or other neurological conditions
Specialized training in Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA), U-FIRST, P.I.E.C.E.S., Montessori, DementiAbility are an asset
You have good judgement, the ability to identify risk and can foster a positive work environment
You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work permit What you need to know
Sienna Senior Living is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and residents feel like they belong. We seek applicants with diverse backgrounds and have a wide range of abilities. Sienna provides an accessible candidate experience
You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check and/or Criminal Record Check applicable to the appropriate province
You are detailed-oriented and proficient in procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatment and can provide bedside care to residents
Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position
