BSO Lead Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Job summary

The BSO Lead RPN will provide specialized clinical care for residents with dementia, delirium, and mental health conditions. They are responsible for facilitating care planning, mentoring staff, and collaborating with inter-professional teams to ensure high-quality resident support.

Job details

Company Description We are S&R Group and for over 60 years we have been building communities "where friendships flourish and life is enriched". We are looking for people who, like us, believe the work we do has a positive impact on their community and that together we can continue supporting our Residents and their families. Job Description 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 Qualifications 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 Additional Information 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. Department: Clinical Compensation: up to CAD 30.38 - hourly

What you’ll do

The BSO Lead RPN will provide specialized clinical care for residents with dementia, delirium, and mental health conditions. They are responsible for facilitating care planning, mentoring staff, and collaborating with inter-professional teams to ensure high-quality resident support.

Requirements

Candidates must have two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in long-term care and proficiency with RAI documentation. Experience with the BSO program and GPA coaching is considered an asset for this role.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Mental Health Support · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Dementia care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Dementia care
• Delirium management
• Mental health support
• Addiction support
• RAI documentation
• Clinical reasoning
• Critical thinking
• Pharmacological management
• Non-pharmacological management
• Problem-solving
• Adult education
• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Inter-professional collaboration
• Compassion fatigue mitigation
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Quality Improvement Processes
• Dementia
• Effective Communication
• Advocacy
• Clinical Reasoning
• Compassion
• Adult Education
• Artificial Intelligence
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Mental Health
• Management
• Care Planning
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Long-Term Care
• Mentorship
• Neurology
• Primary Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Registered Practical Nurse
• Registered Nurse (General)
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses