Registered Practical Nurse BSO (RPN) - Part Time - Haliburton

Extendicare•Haliburton, ON

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Candidates are invited to apply for the part-time position of BSO Lead at our Haliburton home, located in Haliburton, Ontario. This role is responsible for leading the Responsive Behaviours Program, coordinating interdisciplinary team meetings, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. The BSO Lead will also be responsible for coordinating training and support for staff, residents, and families in managing responsive behaviours, completing required reports and statistics, and analyzing quality indicators and medication use. This position requires a strong understanding of resident care, documentation, and relevant legislation.

Requirements

Currently registered as an RPN in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Current CPR and First Aid Certificates
Extensive knowledge of P.I.E.C.E.S.TM, Gentle Persuasive Approach, U-First!, Montessori
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
Demonstrated person and caregiver focused care and supported by best evidence-based clinical practices
Demonstrated commitment to the goals and principles of the Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) program
Strong physical and behavioural assessment skills for evaluating dementias, cognitive impairments, depressions, and deliriums, mental health and addictions
Excellent critical thinking skills for the early detection, intervention, and prevention of responsive behaviours
Good understanding of non-pharmacological and therapeutic behavioural approaches
Good understanding of pharmacological agents, and their interactions, that are used to manage conditions that have behavioural components along the disease continuum
Demonstrated trouble-shooting and problem-solving approach relative to behavioural exacerbations
Knowledge of and commitment to knowledge exchange as a means of continuous quality improvement, education and capacity building in the individual, team, organization, and system
Demonstrated enthusiasm, flexibility and commitment to change management
Demonstrated effectiveness as a team member through collaboration, respect and effective communication skills in interacting with residents, family members and other members of inter-professional teams, including community partners
Demonstrates leadership in applying strategies to catalyze, foster and enhance collaboration and communication
Experience and knowledge in analyzing data from assessments, Abbey Pain Scale, Dementia Observation System (DOS), Cornell Depression Scale, etc.
3-5 years experience in long-term care
Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills
Demonstrated knowledge of the Long-Term Care Homes Act and Regulations and other legislation that is relevant
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Canadian certificate in Gerontology considered an asset

Responsibilities

Lead for the Responsive Behaviours Program
Coordinates the BSO interdisciplinary team meetings and rounds working collaboratively with social work, pharmacy and physicians
Participates actively with the Professional Advisory Committee, Medical Advisory Committee, Quality Committee and other teams as required
Coordinates training and support for all staff, residents, families and volunteers in managing responsive behaviours
Completes all required reports and statistics as required for the home, CELHIN and MOHLTC
Contributes to the completion of annual quality protocols and program evaluations
Sets goals, creates action plans and ensures follow up is completed
Completes analysis, creates and presents detailed reports on quality indicators and medication use using PCC, Analytics and other software as required
Oversees the completion of all documentation related to behaviours, DOS monitoring, assessments
Respects and preserves the privacy, confidentiality and security of health care information at all times
Monitor MDS indicators, outcome scores and RUG scores to inform program planning and evaluation
Provides leadership in streamlining MDS assessment integration with existing clinical tools
Adheres to responsibilities and requirements for reporting adverse resident occurrences subject to regulatory and legislative direction