Registered Practical Nurse

Southbridge Care Homes; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A long-term care organization in Toronto is seeking a part-time BSO – RPN. The role involves delivering person-centered care and collaborating with stakeholders to manage residents' responsive behaviors. Candidates should have relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and certification from the College of Nurses of Ontario. The position requires strong time management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a rotational weekend schedule. Join us in providing exceptional care to seniors.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in a similar role, preferably in long-term care.
• Registration/eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.
• Completion of a 2 Step TB Skin test within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to delivering person-centered care.
• Conduct assessments using various tools.
• Communicate with external stakeholders to identify risks.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to the staff.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Certificate from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Degree in human psychology or behavioral sciences

Job description

Home: Westside Long-Term Care

Salary Range: starting at $33.46

Status: Part-Time

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.

Reporting to the Director of Care and Assistant Director of Care our BSO – RPN will contribute by sharing behavioral support to the residents, demonstrate knowledge with dementia care and mental health issues. An individual will be responsible for coordinating with multiple stakeholders for the development of a person-centered philosophy of care for the residents.

This is a part permanent role with working hours of 11am-7pm including a rotational weekend schedule, though extended hours may be required from time to time. The environment is fast-paced and deadline-driven, requiring high attention to detail and strong time management skills. The role includes regular use of computer systems and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to 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 effect 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.

Knowledge And Skills Required

• Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Minimum two years of experience required in the similar role, preferably in the long-term care setting, with comprehensive knowledge of duties.
• Degree in human psychology, or behavioral sciences would be considered as an asset
• A serving heart and a passion for caring for seniors.
• Registration/eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team, to prioritize tasks in order of urgency.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and comprehension skills.
• Developed creative problem-solving skills to look at the “big picture.
• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of hire date.
• Completion of a 2 Step TB Skin test within the last 12 months.

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

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