BSO RPN

Extendicare; Kapuskasing; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Mentorship and professional learning

Employee Family Assistance Program

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Extendicare is hiring an RPN to coordinate the Behavioral Supports Ontario program within our long-term care home. You will lead interdisciplinary rounds with social workers, pharmacists, physicians, and partners to drive quality care and safe behaviors.

You will complete required reporting, set improvement goals, and analyze data on quality indicators and medication use, contributing to a compassionate, resident‑centered environment across Canada.

Qualifications

• Registered as an RPN in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
• Extensive knowledge of PIECES, Gentle Persuasive Approach, and Montessori.
• 3–5 years experience in long-term care.
• Experience with dementia, delirium, mental health, addictions, and behavioral change scenarios.
• Commitment to the goals and principles of the BSO program.
• Canadian Gerontology certificate is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the BSO interdisciplinary team meetings and rounds with social work, pharmacy, physicians, and community partners.
• Participate actively with the Professional Advisory Committee, Medical Advisory Committee, Quality Committee and other teams.
• Complete required home reports and documentation related to behaviors; ensure follow-up.
• Set goals, create action plans and monitor progress.
• Analyze and present detailed reports on quality indicators and medication use.

Skills

RPN registration

CPR and First Aid

PIECES

Gentle Persuasive Approach

Montessori

Long-term care experience

Dementia care

Behavioral health

BSO program knowledge

Education

Canadian Gerontology certificate (asset)

Job description

Job Description

What you’ll be doing

• Coordinates the BSO interdisciplinary team meetings and rounds working collaboratively with social work, pharmacy, physicians and community partners
• Participates actively with the Professional Advisory Committee, Medical Advisory Committee, Quality Committee and other teams as required
• Completes all required reports and statistics as required for the home while overseeing completion of all documentation related to behaviors
• Sets goals, creates action plans and ensures follow up is completed
• Completes analysis, creates and presents detailed reports on quality indicators and medication use

What you bring

• Currently registered as an RPN in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificates
• Extensive knowledge of P.I.E.C.E.S.TM, Gentle Persuasive Approach, Montessori
• 3-5 years experience in long-term care
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge and skill working with individuals with various types of dementia, delirium, mental health, addictions, other neurological conditions and those who experience an acute behavioral change
• Demonstrated commitment to the goals and principles of the Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) program
• Canadian certificate in Gerontology considered an asset

What you’ll get

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Benefits package.

Time Type:

Full time

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and long‑term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity‑deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.