Behavior support Nurse ( Registered Practical Nures)

Job Description

• Participates in conducting behavioural assessments
• Implements and documents specific behavioural interventions
• Monitors and evaluates care as provided
• Coaches other direct care staff in long term care home as necessary
• Supports the Behavioural Support Ontario leads
• Updates and monitors behaviours tracking forms/whiteboards 7. Implements care plan recommendations.
• Participates in care conferences for behavioural residents
• Assists in the leading/supports BSO quality improvement initiatives
• Assists in the leading education and knowledge transfer to al staff on preventative behaviour management
• Observe the general appearance of resident, seek direction in determining usual emotional, social, behavioral and physical pattern, recognize obvious change in usual pattern
• Communicate effectively as required for taking direction and performing job-related activities, both verbally and non-verbally.
• Provides cognitive, social, emotional support: • • Seeks direction in determining appropriateness of orientation or validation techniques Implements orientation or validation plan for resident.
• To respond to and manage significant changes in resident’s condition and or medical emergencies; provide emergency first aid.
• To teach, delegate to, and direct unregulated care providers;
• To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and or concern communicated to Director of Care/Executive Director and other departments;
• To follow and assist the Director of Care in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety and Clinical Programs and Quality/Safety Plans for the Nursing Department;
• To complete all other duties as assigned.

  Required Education, Credentials and Experience:

• Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in applicable Province/State;
• Must possess or in progress to complete: Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA), P.I.E.C.E.S., U-First, Dementiability
• Experience working in a senior’s environment and with unregulated care providers preferred;
• Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care an asset;
• Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills;
• Must have demonstrated sound clinical knowledge;
• Must maintain competencies as per the governing College standards;
• Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft office applications;
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

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At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.​

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We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

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Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.​

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.​

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Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.​