Registered Nurse - Behaviour Support Outreach

Baycrest; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Toronto seeks a Registered Nurse for a permanent full-time position. The role includes providing client-centered care within an interdisciplinary team, focusing on individuals with dementia and mental health conditions. The ideal candidate holds a B.Sc. Nursing Degree and has experience in geriatrics and community-based care. This position offers competitive pay and various benefits.

Benefits

Vacation entitlement

Extended health and dental benefit plan

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Minimum 1-year experience in geriatrics and community care.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality client/family centred health care services.
• Plans and evaluates non-pharmacological interventions.
• Participates in team meetings and contributes to team development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to travel

Education

B.Sc. Nursing Degree

Tools

Meditech

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Baycrest Ambulatory Services has an opportunity for a

REGISTERED NURSE

PERMANENT FULL TIME, DAY

Position Type: Permanent Full-time

Shift Type: Day, some weekends (subject to change)

Hourly Pay Rate: $39.07 - $56

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours, 8 hrs/shift

Posting Number: 9111

Union: ONA

Date Posted: August 8, 2025

Internal Closing Date: August 15, 2025

Job Summary:

Baycrest has been appointed as the health service provider accountable for leading the implementation of the Toronto Ontario Health regions’ Behaviour Support Action Plan. A key component of the plan is the deployment of a Behaviour Support Outreach Team (‘BSOT’), consisting of interdisciplinary community outreach clinicians, nurses and personal support workers who have behavioural support expertise. The nurse will travel to various community locations and long-term care (LTC) homes in the Toronto Ontario Health region and work with the inter-professional team to provide collaborative and evidence-based care.*This position will be predominantly working in the east end of the Toronto Ontario Health region.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides sound clinical knowledge and skills, acts as clinical expert and resource and provides comprehensive, quality client/family centred health care services from admission, through transfers and discharge
• Plans for, delivers and evaluates non-pharmacological behavioural interventions for clients with dementia and/or mental health conditions
• Provides client-centred care within interdisciplinary care team to meet the personal care, activation, recreation and spiritual needs of a clients
• Assists staff in the Toronto Ontario Health LTC facilities to understand and develop behaviour approaches to providing care to residents requiring behavioural support and their families.
• Collaboratively develops and plans assignments with PSWs, community agencies and LTC Teams
• Participates in team meetings and contributes to team development
• Participates in data collection and reporting on a number of accountability measures
• Performs teaching responsibilities, participates in relevant education and research activities, and performs duties consistent with the job classification, as required.
• Performs departmental responsibilities to contribute to the efficient and effective provision of service.
• Ensures the protection of client rights and acting in an advocacy role for the resident/clients.

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Current registration, in good standing, from the College of Nurses of Ontario (‘CNO’) is required
• Four (4) year B.Sc. Nursing Degree required
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (‘BCLS’) certificate, Level C - Automated External Device (‘AED’) is required
• Access to a reliable transportation is required due to regular travels in the community
• Demonstrated ability to take professional accountability for leading, organizing, providing and delegating care activities for clients and families.
• Minimum 1-year related experience in geriatrics, community based seniors care and behavioural management; three (3) years preferred
• Experience working in the LTC and community sectors preferred
• Training in Gentle Persuasive Approach, DementiAbility and/or PIECES preferred
• Psychogeriatric experience, i.e. mental health assessment and intervention and working with responsive behaviours including various types of dementia, delirium, mental health issues preferred
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor others
• Ability to travel to different locations
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills
• Basic computer skills – Meditech, MDS/RAI, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred

Additional Benefits:

• Vacation Entitlement
• Opportunity to enroll in the extended health and dental benefit plan
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

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