03 Oct
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SilkRoad
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Ontario
Baycrest Hospital
has an exciting chance for a
REGISTERED NURSE
Behavioural Neurology (4 West)
Posting Number: 10243
Position Type: Permanent Full-Time
Shift Type: Day-Night, alternate weekends
Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours, 7.5 hrs/shift
Union: ONA
Hourly Pay Rate: $41.15 - $58.98
Date Posted: September 30, 2026
Internal Closing Date: October 7, 2026
About Us
At Baycrest Hospital, older adults receive specialized post-acute inpatient care informed by deep expertise in aging and brain health, delivered with compassion and clinical excellence.
The Behavioural Neurology unit cares for patients with behavioural challenges related to a neurocognitive disease. We offer a short-term in-hospital program that assesses and treats people with dementia-related behaviours that can put themselves or others at risk.
Job Summary
Inpatient Behavioral Neurology Unit on 4 West is a short stay secure inpatient unit for adults with neurologic compromises. It offers a specialized interdisciplinary service that focuses on diagnosis, assessment and treatment of complex neurological diseases and associated behavioural symptoms. The overall goal is to enhance the wellbeing of the client and improve their quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
Provides sound clinical knowledge and assessment skills, acts as clinical expert and resource and provides comprehensive, quality client/family centred health care services from admission, through transfers and discharge
Plans for, delivers and evaluates nursing interventions, including medications,
as well as treatments which fall within the RN’s scope of practice
Provides client-centred care within interdisciplinary care team to meet the personal care, activation, recreation and spiritual needs of clients
Participating actively in the teaching programs for nurses and nursing students
Qualifications
Current registration, in good standing, from the College of Nurses of Ontario (‘CNO’) is required
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (‘BCLS’) certificate, Level C - Automated External Device (‘AED’) is required
BScN, PIECES and Crisis Prevention Institute ('CPI') certificates preferred
Demonstrated ability to take professional accountability for leading, organizing, providing and delegating care activities for clients and families
Experience working with clients with cognitive impairment/dementia and experience working with clients who exhibit high intensity responsive behaviours preferred
Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills
Basic computer skills – Meditech, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
Why Baycrest
Baycrest puts people first, offering rewards and programs to support your health, well-being, and growth.(Eligibility varies by role and employment status.)
Competitive pay
Extended health and dental coverage
Defined-benefit pension plan (HOOPP)
Paid vacation and statutory holidays
Maternity and parental leave top-up programs
Employee and family assistance program (EFAP)
On-site fitness facilities
Employee discount program
Tuition reimbursement
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📌 Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioural Neurology (4West) Toronto
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