Registered Practical Nurse (RPN BSO) - Temporary Full Time - Peterborough

Extendicare • Peterborough, ON

11d • Onsite

About The Position

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our RPN team, you will provide care to residents in accordance with the standards of practice and offer leadership and guidance to the personal care staff. Extendicare offers rewarding and meaningful work where you can enrich your life and the lives of others. This position is for our Peterborough Home, located in Peterborough, Ontario. Available opportunity: Temporary Full-Time - BSO Lead The BSO will support the Social Worker, Director of Care, Director of Care Quality, Nurses, residents and their family members by assisting with coordinating the care and services for residents with responsive behaviours along with contributing to the development of a person-centred philosophy of care for residents exhibiting behavioural challenges.

Requirements

• Possesses and maintains RPN certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario as well as other specialized qualifications to this position.
• Demonstrates knowledge in dementia care, delirium, mental health issues and the impact that it has on the resident's quality of life, family members and care partners.
• Must be available for flexible hours in order to meet the Behavioural needs of residents exhibiting responsive behaviors.
• Compassion, professionalism, and respect
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English

Responsibilities

• Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with residents and family members, as well as, internal and external care partners.
• Delivers person-centered care which recognizes both the uniqueness of each resident and an awareness of one’s own contribution to the relationship, including personal attributes, values, and action.
• Must be prepared to respond to emergency situations.
• Promoting the residents’ integration to the environment.
• Uses assessment tools based on best practices to conduct initial and on-going assessments describing interventions with respect to the behaviours of the residents.
• Documenting observational behaviours, recognizing that they have meaning, assessing and accounting for how the behaviours impact the care delivery process.
• Assessing the meaning and identifying the behavioural risk using objective, systematic and holistic processes that take into account the P.I.E.C.E.S.
• Identifying caregiver strategies that are resident-centered age appropriate and maintain the resident’s dignity when responding to the behaviours and managing the associated risks.
• Ensures that there is a current plan of care in place for the resident with responsive behaviours that directs the staff in providing care and mitigating risk to the resident, other residents, staff members, and care providers.
• Liaises with external partners to support resident-centred care.
• Responds to resident or family member concerns and ensures appropriate action is taken within decision-making authority and/or brings to the attention of the Director of Care.
• Understands and upholds all rules and requirements under applicable legislation (including but not limited to the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Ontario Labour Relations Act, the Ontario Health and Safety Act, Long Term Care Homes Act).
• Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, other staff members and residents.

Benefits

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• A robust benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree