Amendment #106/05/2026Position titled adjusted to include "Behavioural Support Unit". Number of vacancies increased to 3.REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE LTC (Behavioural Support Unit)Job ID:64241Job Category:Health ServicesDivision & Section:Seniors Services & Long Term Care, LTC Regional ServicesWork Location:Bendale Acres, 2920 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, M1P 2T8Job Type & Duration:Part‑time, IndefiniteHourly Rate:$38.20-$41.70Shift Information:Monday to Sunday - Various Shifts (Days, Evenings, Night, and Weekends), up to 37.5 hours per weekAffiliation:L79 PT LTCH&SNumber of Positions Open:3Posting Period:04‑June‑2026 to 18‑June‑2026The City’s Seniors Services and Long‑Term Care Division supports Toronto seniors and residents in long‑term care homes to have the healthiest, most fulfilling lives possible through exceptional care and services. Vulnerable individuals who reside in the community are supported through adult day programs, supportive housing services, tenancy support and homemakers and nurses services. CareTO is our brand for the culture change we are investing in for the City’s 10 directly‑operated long‑term care homes.Major ResponsibilitiesProvides nursing care through comprehensive assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care plans for residents/clients. Contributes to the development of person‑centred philosophy of care.Observes, monitors and evaluates condition of clients/residents. Reports vital signs, injuries, and general physical and emotional condition. Attends to critical incidents involving clients.Measures and records blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse, and weight using equipment such as blood pressure cuff.Prepares and administers prescribed medications and treatments, e.G. eye drops and application of ointments & creams. Administers insulin injections. Records quantities administered.Informs residents/clients about medications and side effects.Ensures medication supplies meet designated inventories. Orders medication and medical/nursing supplies. Checks orders. Packages labels, and stores medication and medical supplies.Prepares and applies clean dressings and bandages. Cleans wounds and lesions and replaces bandages. Removes stitches and clips.Documents resident conditions and care provisions in the resident/client health care record.Administers first aid including CPR.Orients new residents/clients and staff and familiarizes them with surroundings. Notifies divisions and individuals of admission. Records and secures personal valuables.Prepares resident for transfer or departure, including organization of personal belongings, contacting appropriate organizations (hospital, coroner’s office, etc.),



and completion of required documentation.Schedules appointments with hospitals, clinics, diagnostic services, and health specialists by telephone, arranging for transportation and/or escort. Ensures results/hospital records are available to client.Feeds residents/clients or assists with adaptive eating devices.Provides personal care for residents/clients, i.E., hygiene, bathing, dressing and undressing, toileting, ambulation, and transferring using applicable electric/hydraulic/manual equipment and lifting devices.Assists residents/clients with proper exercise and ambulation techniques to support rehabilitative and activation programs.Prepares and maintains documentation, i.E., charts, records, and incident reports.Accompanies physician on rounds, providing information on resident/client general condition and progress, and assisting in examinations, e.G., positioning, dressing and undressing residents/clients.Instructs resident/client and family in planning care; offers emotional support; answers questionsfrom resident/client and family. Maintains personal care records.Changes linens, makes beds and sorts and bags soiled linen as necessary.Accompanies driver to drop‑off or pick‑up client/residents in the community. Escorts residents/clients on outings.Orders office supplies, checks orders and stocks shelves.Assists in the operation of clinics, including booking of appointments and organizing client files.Obtains admission history with clients regarding medical history, immunizations, etc.Educates clients and emphasizes important health and medical information.Refers and advocates with community agencies regarding health and social services.Assists with the organization and implementation of TB screening clinics. Conducts and reads TB skin tests and follows up positive reactors.Administers TB medication and monitors for side effects.Investigates persons who are on medical surveillance or treatment for latent TB.Arranges referrals, collects clinical specimens and accompanies clients to medical appointments.Trains students.Promotes the residents’ integration to their environment.Provides information to identify caregiver strategies that are resident‑centred, age appropriate, maintain the resident’s dignity when responding to behaviours and managing the associated risks.Documents observational behaviours, recognizes that they have meaning,



assesses and accounts for how the behaviours impact the care delivery process.Collaborates with the BSO Team in the development of behaviour management strategies.Provides work direction, coaching and mentorship to BSU staff.Collaborates with the Psychogeriatric Outreach Program (POP) Team, Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant (PRC), Ontario Health at Home, Acute Care, Tertiary Care, other LTC homes, families, and circle of care.Maintains current knowledge of dementias, responsive behaviours, mental health, and relevant diagnoses.Contributes to the BSO community of practice.Assumes responsibility for personal development through participation in ongoing training to enhance skills.Leads and participates in Behavioural Management rounds and care conferences as required.Collaborates effectively when interacting with residents, family, team members and inter‑qualified care teams.Key QualificationsRegistered Practical Nurse (RPN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).Experience working in a long‑term care environment, mental health, or geriatric populations.Experience working in a specialized behavioural program or populations with responsive behaviours or completed behavioural management training.You Must also haveExcellent communication, comprehension, interpersonal and time management skills.Ability to coach, engage, and support staff in dealing with responsive behaviours.Knowledge in dementia care, delirium, mental health, or neurological conditions.Creative problem‑solving, critical thinking and decision‑making skills.Excellent care planning skills to ensure client’s physical, emotional, and cognitive needs addressed.Ability to effectively lead an inter‑professional care team.Ability to exercise sound judgment, take initiative, multitask effectively, and manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.Ability to work independently with strong self‑direction, while excelling in a collaborative environment.Please Note:As a condition of employment with the Seniors Services & Long‑Term Care Division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Fixing Long‑Term Care Act, 2021 (O. Reg 246/22).City of Toronto employees must apply to full‑time or part‑time employment opportunities posted on the City’sInternalJob Posting Portal.Equity, Diversity and InclusionThe City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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