REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE - BSO

Southbridge Care Homes Inc; Canada; On-site; CAD 45,460 - 50,971; Full time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes Inc. in Humber Valley Terrace, Canada, invites applications for a Temporary Full Time Registered Practical Nurse – BSO. Shifts are day hours (9am-5pm) with wage of $33.467 per hour.

The role reports to the Director of Care and runs from 2026-08-10 to 2027-10-30, focusing on behavioral support, dementia care, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The RPN BSO develops person-centered strategies, supports medication administration, and participates in quality improvement

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Minimum two years of experience in a similar long-term care role.
• Registration/eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.
• Excellent communication and comprehension, with ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centered care and promote residents' abilities and quality of life.
• Conduct assessments using various tools to describe behaviors and risks.
• Ensure the plan of care aligns with responsive behaviors and conduct weekly rounds.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and physicians on medication effects on residents.
• Participate in staff development and ongoing training for managing responsive behaviors.
• Provide mentorship to staff and support multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Assessment skills

Behavioral health knowledge

Documentation

Organizational skills

Education

Certificate of Competence - CNO

RPN registration with Ontario

Degree in human psychology or behavioral sciences (asset)

Certifications: PIECE/UFirst/GPA (behavioral training)

Job description

Job Description

Registered Practical Nurse – BSO

Location: Humber Valley Terrace

Hourly Wage: $33.467

Position: Registered Practical Nurse – BSO

Status: Temporary Full Time (8/10/2026-10/30/2027)

Schedule: Day shifts (9am-5pm)

Reports to: Director of Care

The RPN BSO provides specialized behavioral support to residents, applying expertise in dementia care, mental health, and responsive behaviors. They assess and implement individualized strategies to manage behavioral and psychological symptoms, working closely with residents, families, and the care team. The RPN BSO coordinates with multiple stakeholders to develop and maintain a person-centered philosophy of care. They also support the LTC home in medication administration, treatments, and assessments, and actively participate in multidisciplinary meetings to promote resident well‑being and uphold high standards of nursing practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute in 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 responsive behaviors.
• Conduct assessments using various assessment tools which describe 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 affect 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 similar role, preferably in the long-term care setting, with comprehensive knowledge of duties.
• Degree in human psychology, or behavioral sciences would be considered an asset.
• Certification in behavioural training (PIECE, UFirst, GPA etc.)
• 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”

Additional Requirements Include:

• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of start date.
• Completion of a 2 Step TB Skin test within the last 12 months of start date.

Southbridge welcomes applicants with disability-related needs and those requiring accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.