BSO RPN

111000 Extendicare (Canada) Inc.; Kapuskasing; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and professional growth

Career advancement opportunities

Meaningful work helping seniors

Employee Family Assistance Program

Benefits package

Job summary

Extendicare seeks an experienced RPN to coordinate the Behavioural Supports Ontario program within a long-term care home in Canada. You will work closely with social work, pharmacy, physicians and community partners to ensure high-quality resident care.

You will lead interdisciplinary rounds, participate in key committees, and drive documentation, reporting and QA initiatives. A focus on dementia care, delirium management and person-centred approaches is essential.

Qualifications

• RPN in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• CPR and First Aid certificates current.
• Extensive knowledge of behavioral supports and dementia care.
• 3–5 years in long-term care setting.
• Experience with delirium, mental health or neurological changes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate BSO interdisciplinary team meetings and rounds with partners.
• Participate in Professional Advisory and Quality Committees as needed.
• Complete required reports and documentation for behaviors and home metrics.
• Set goals, create action plans and ensure follow up.
• Analyze and present reports on quality indicators and medication use.

Skills

Team coordination

Documentation

Data analysis

Quality reporting

Dementia care knowledge

CPR & First Aid

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RPN Ontario registration

CPR/First Aid certification

Gerontology awareness

Tools

PIECES TM

Gentle Persuasive Approach

Montessori concepts

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.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of the growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of 99 long-term care homes (59 owned, 40 under management contracts), deliver approximately 14.0 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 153,600 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Our Mission To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our Vision Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives. Our Values We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.