BSO Lead Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

• 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 behavioural change
• Experience/ familiarity with RAI documentation including assessments, Resident Assessment Protocols (RAPS) and care planning functions
• Belief in the protection of individual’s rights and advocacy role for the resident/clients
• Demonstrated excellent clinical-reasoning and critical thinking skills to ensure preventative and early detection skills; strong assessment, intervention and care planning skills
• Ability to deliver non-pharmacological and pharmacological management approaches (pharmacology skills)
• Demonstrated trouble-shooting and problem-solving approach relative to the situation within the scope of practice
• Demonstrated commitment to seeking and sharing practice-based experiences in two-way exchange
• Provides facilitation, coaching, mentoring and adult education skills
• Ability to adapt positively and productively to changes in the work environment
• Ability to identify indicators of compassion fatigue and plan effectively for mitigation
• Utilize an appropriate problem solving approach relative to the situation within their scope of practice
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a team member through collaboration, respect and effective communication skills in interacting with clients, family members and other members of inter-professional care teams,(clients, family members move to front) including community and primary care team members

• Prior experience with clients in long-term care and the community
• Two (2) years current experience as a Registered Nurse in long-term care is desired
• Experience with quality improvement processes an asset
• Experience in GPA Coaching
• Experience running the BSO Program

While our Applicant Tracking System uses some AI-enhanced tools, every decision throughout screening, assessing, and selecting candidates is made by real people on our team.

While our Applicant Tracking System uses some AI-enhanced tools, every decision throughout screening, assessing, and selecting candidates is made by real people on our team.

This posting is for an upcoming vacancy.