BSO Lead Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

BSO Lead Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

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.

• 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.