Registered practical nurse - Bso

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Registered practical nurse - Bso

Quick overview

Provide specialized behavioral support and dementia care to residents by implementing individualized strategies to manage psychological symptoms. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to maintain high standards of nursing practice and resident well-being.

Requirements summary

Requires a current CNO certificate of competence and at least two years of experience in a similar role, preferably in long-term care. Certification in behavioral training (e.g., PIECES, GPA) and a degree in psychology or behavioral sciences are considered assets.

bachelor degreeprofessional certificateCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingPerson-Centered CareCare PlanningCrisis InterventionMedication AdministrationMentorshipInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical AssessmentDementia CareMental Health SupportBehavioral Assessment

Job description

Registered practical nurse - Bso home

Hope
Street
Terrace
Location:
Port
Hope,
ON
Hourly
Wage: starting at $28.68
Position:
Registered
Practical
Nurse -
BSO
Status:
Full-Time
Schedule:
Day shifts (8:00am-4:00pm) Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.
Reports to: Director of Care The RPN BSO provides specialized behavioral support to residents, applying expertise in dementia care, mental health, and responsive behaviors. They assess and implement individualized strategies to manage behavioral and psychological symptoms, working closely with residents, families, and the care team. The RPN BSO coordinates with multiple stakeholders to develop and maintain a person-centered philosophy of care. They also support the LTC home in medication administration, treatments, and assessments, and actively participate in multidisciplinary meetings to promote resident well-being and uphold high standards of nursing practice: College of Nurses of Ontario Standards Long-Term
Care
Standards
Southbridge
Care
Homes
Standards
Key
Responsibilities: Contribute in delivering person-centered care by promoting the abilities and self-esteem of the residents, develop strategies to promote optimal quality of life for the residents with the responsive behaviors. Conduct assessments using various assessment tools which describes behaviors of residents including observational behaviors, identifying behavioral risks, and identify caregiver strategies. Ensure the plan of care is regulated with responsive behaviors of residents in regard to the staff providing care and mitigating risks by conducting weekly rounds. Communicate with the external stakeholder and management team to identify the risks associated with responsive behavior. Demonstrate participation in quality improvement activities and provide monthly reports. Provide coaching and mentorship to the staff to ensure collaboration of care and services for the responsive behavior. Conduct resident care reviews and attend quality program meetings including P.A.C. Collaborate with the pharmacists and physicians for the consultation regarding the affect of medication treatment on residents. Participate in the staff development programs and seminars and require attending ongoing training to support skills in managing residents with responsive behaviors. Assist in tasks by considering policies of the home and the behavioral support Ontario project. Maintain amazing relationship with all the stakeholders including staff, residents and the general public. Provide an excellent customer service to all the stakeholders and assist in the administrative duties of the home. Other duties as required.