Job Description:
Registered Nurse-Behaviour Support Nurse
Are you an experienced registered nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, social worker (MSW), dietitian, or speech language pathologist seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.
What will you do?
What must you have?
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Ability to assist staff and family members in a person centred approach to develop and implement behavioural care strategies/approaches and to monitor patients responses over time
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Demonstrates commitment to the LHIN’s mission and values.
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Working knowledge of community resources and roles of health care professional
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Solid knowledge of health care related legislation and practices
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Knowledge of direct care / case management models used in community health care organizations.
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Knowledge of LHIN priorities, policies, practices and service standards
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Registered Nurse (BScN or diploma)
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Completion of a Case Management Certificate is an asset
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Completion of P.I.E.C.E.S training and experience using this model
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GPA ( Gentle Persuasive Approach) essential
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Demonstrated experience meeting documentation standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario and organizational expectations
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Crisis Prevention Intervention Training an asset
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CNA certification in Geriatrics preferred
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Current CPR certification
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Minimum of two (2) years of experience relevant experience as a Registered Nurse (BScN or diploma) focused on providing or coordinating care for adults in a mental health setting and/or specialized geriatrics unit with experience in dementia care
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Specialized skills in assessment of delirium, dementia and mental health. Knowledge of multiple best practices in these areas
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Ongoing annual recertification BCLS/BLS or CPR - BCLS/BLS for Healthcare Provider or CPR Healthcare Provider level current
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Registered Nurse (BScN or diploma) in good standing with the college of Nurses of Ontario
What would give you the edge?
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Experience working with diverse patient groups, e.g., multicultural, homeless, palliative, acquired brain injury (ABI), mental health, geriatrics, pediatrics
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Case management experience or recent related community experience
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Ability to speak French or another second language
What do we offer?
We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer:
- Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
- Valuable development opportunities
- Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.
If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.
Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.