Temporary 75hr Full Time BSO Nurse - York

BEHAVIOURAL SUPPORT Nurse (Temporary Full-time/RPN) – Extendicare York

Candidates are invited to apply for the position of Registered Practical Nurse, BSO Program, in our 278 bed Long Term Care Facility located in Sudbury, Ontario. Position may involve a variety of shifts including days, evenings, nights, Public Holidays and every other weekend.

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Registered Practical Nurse, BSO Program, will be an integral member of the clinical team within the organization.  This position will play a lead role in facilitating the Responsive Behaviours Program in consultation with an inter-professional team and will provide coaching and mentoring to front-line staff in the application of best practices in the care of individuals with responsive behaviours.  It may also provide expert assistance to neighbouring Long Term Care Homes (LTCHs).  They will also serve as an in-house expert on the identification and management of responsive behaviours. 
This position is one of clinical leadership and will function in a specialty role to support, intervene and direct clinical care to older adults presenting with or at risk for responsive behaviours that may be associated with dementia, complex mental health and/or other neurological conditions.  

This Lead position will work in collaboration with the Psychogeriatric Resource Consultants, Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Team, Long Term Care Behaviour Support Outreach Team, hospitals, Central LHIN, primary care providers and other health care professionals. 

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

•    Liaises with Behaviour Supports Ontario to ensure that appropriate referrals are made
•    Collaborates with the inter-professional team to ensure recommendations from the team and/or BSO are implemented, evaluated, and revised accordingly
•    Tracks individuals in the Responsive Behaviour Program to ensure the process is being followed and external resources are being leveraged appropriately
•    Proactively identifies training and education needs for the Home and coordination with the DOC and ADOC’s and the Home’s Staff Educator to deliver capacity building supports
•    Provides sound clinical knowledge and skills, act as clinical expert and resource, and provide comprehensive, quality resident/family health care services
•    Collaborates with Psychogeriatric Resources consultants and mobile behaviour support resources
•    Coaches LTC Home staff in the use of frameworks such as PIECES and UFIRST to assess responsive behaviours, identify triggers and develop behaviour care plans and approaches to providing care to residents requiring behavioural support as well as their families
•    Provides coaching on the implementation of behaviour care plans and guides appropriate care plan transitions
•    Aids in the transition of Long Term Care residents with responsive behaviours (new or existing) between community, hospital and neighbouring Long Term Care Homes (LTCHs)
•    Convenes and chairs regular Behavioural Rounds that enable front line staff to discuss care plans with internal and external resources
•    Able to motivate staff
•    Adheres to responsibilities and requirements for reporting adverse resident occurrences subject to regulatory and legislative direction

QUALIFICATIONS
•    Current unrestricted RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
•    Registered Practical Nurse Diploma with Medication Certificate with full scope of practice
•    Current CPR and First Aid certificates
•    Current Vulnerable Persons Police Check (within last 6 months)
•    Minimum 3 to 5 years’ current experience as an RPN with residents in Long Term Care Home setting is preferred or comparative experience in psychogeratrics, geriatric mental health, or geriatric neurology
•    Training in P.I.E.C.E.S., Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA), U-First!, and Montessori are recommended
•    Demonstrated knowledge and skill working with older adults presenting with, or at risk for, responsive behaviours that may be associated with dementia, complex mental health, substance use and/or other neurological conditions
•    Sound knowledge of Point Click Care and eMar software systems preferred
•    Knowledge of computerized Care Plans essential
•    Strong computer skills – e.g. MDS/RAI, Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and online learning applications
•    Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
•    Ability to adhere to the Occupational Health & Safety Act
•    Experience with quality improvement methods and processes an asset
•    Good communication, leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills
•    Cultural sensitivity and ability to speak English an asset 
•    Ability to work independently or in a team environment and flexibility to work days, evenings, nights and weekends dependent upon clinical/consultation demands

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Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.