Behavioural Support RPN - Part-time

Responsive Group Inc.; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Behaviour Support RPN to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on providing clinical care to older adults facing challenges related to dementia and other complex health issues. As a vital member of the Behaviour Support Resource Team, you'll collaborate with various healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care and support for residents. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to ethical standards, and a passion for enhancing the quality of life for those in long-term care. Join a forward-thinking organization that values teamwork and personal growth.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Employee benefits and perks

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Support for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience with residents in long-term care.
• Knowledge of responsive behaviours related to dementia and neurological conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise and client-centered health care services.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
• Advocate for residents’ rights and address systemic issues.

Skills

Clinical Care

Behaviour Management

Coaching and Mentoring

Quality Improvement Processes

Communication Skills

Education

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RPN

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Online Learning Tools

Job description

“How do you live in the moment?”

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter™’.

We are seeking a candidate who shares our values—a person with a passion to make a difference, a strong moral compass, and a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is warm, loving, and capable of making meaningful connections with those they care for.

The Behaviour Support RPN reports to the Director of Care and serves as an in-house support for identifying and managing responsive behaviours. This dedicated nurse will provide clinical care to older adults with or at risk for responsive behaviours associated with dementia, complex mental health issues, substance use, and/or neurological conditions.

The Behaviour Support RPN will collaborate with the Behaviour Support Resource Team, Psychogeriatric Resource Consultants, Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Team, Long Term Care Behaviour Support Outreach Team, hospitals, Ontario Health at Home, primary care providers, and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise and comprehensive, client/family-centered health care services.
• Collaborate with Psychogeriatric Resource consultants and mobile behaviour support resources to develop and update the LTCH’s Behaviour Support Resource Team (BSRT).
• Provide leadership and support to the LTC home’s BSRT.
• Facilitate Quality initiative meetings to ensure appropriate medication use, lead efforts to reduce antipsychotic medications, and implement non-pharmacological strategies to manage expressive behaviours.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences for residents and families to identify and manage personal expressions.
• Coach LTC staff in frameworks such as PIECES and UFIRST to assess behaviours, identify triggers, and develop care plans.
• Conduct comprehensive geriatric assessments, treatment, follow-up, and discharge planning in collaboration with the BSRT.
• Guide care plan implementation and transitions.
• Assist in transitioning residents between community, hospital, and other LTC facilities.
• Lead and chair Behaviour Rounds for staff to discuss care plans.
• Identify needs for external consultations and coordinate referrals.
• Advocate for residents’ rights and address systemic issues by raising challenges with supervisors.
• Identify training needs and coordinate capacity-building support.
• Participate in onboarding new staff, volunteers, and students regarding the Responsive Behaviour program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RPN.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Training in GPA, UFIRST, P.I.E.C.E.S., Dementiability is an asset.
• Minimum one year experience with residents in long-term care.
• Knowledge of responsive behaviours related to dementia and neurological conditions.
• Ability to coach and mentor others.
• Professional accountability in care leadership and organization.
• Experience with quality improvement processes is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and online learning tools.
• Understanding of RAI-MDS process.
• Flexible schedule to support all shifts.
• Ability to engage with people’s feelings and turn tasks into positive interactions.
• Commitment to legal and ethical standards, promoting residents’ rights.
• Complete a current Vulnerable Sector Check and TB testing results.
• Provide proof of required vaccines; stay updated with vaccination recommendations.
• Two supervisory references.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages
• Employee benefits and perks
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Support for personal and professional growth

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter™. While we appreciate all applicants’ interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, fairness, and accessibility. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.