Ambulatory Services
has an exciting opportunity for a

REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Pamela & Paul Austin Centre for Neurology & Behavioural Support

Posting Number: 10296

Position Type: Temporary, Full Time (up to six months)

Shift Type: Day shift, No weekends (subject to change)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours, 7.5 hrs/shift

Union: ONA

Hourly Pay Rate: $41.15 - $58.98

Date Posted: October 13, 2026

Internal Closing Date: October 20, 2026

About Us
Baycrest Hospital and the Apotex Jewish Home for the Aged provide specialized geriatric care for older adults with complex medical, cognitive and dementia-related needs. As Canada’s only health system fully dedicated to aging and brain health, we bring together compassionate care, clinical excellence and leading expertise in dementia care, cognitive health and seniors’ wellness.

Our integrated continuum — spanning hospital care, long-term care and community-based seniors’ services — ensures every older adult benefits from evidence-based practice, geriatric medicine and a team deeply experienced in aging and brain-health care.

Job Summary
Working in a fast-paced, dynamic outpatient environment focused on meeting the patient needs of the Sam & Ida Ross Memory Clinic and the Virtual Behavioural Medicine (VBM) program, the successful candidate(s) will be a member of an interprofessional team that provides a comprehensive evidence - based approach in managing/supporting the care needs of people with complex neuro - degenerative brain disorders. The Sam & Ida Ross Memory Clinic provides tertiary level specialist assessment and treatment for people with mild to moderate cognitive impairments and dementia. Problems may include memory loss, cognitive deficits, speech and language disorders due to neurodegenerative brain disease.



The VBM program is a rapid access tertiary level specialist program that focuses on treating complex neuropsychiatric behavioural symptoms of advanced dementia for patients living in the community, in Long Term Care and in acute care settings, where existing treatment resources have not been successful. The Austin Centre focuses on innovative care through research embedded in clinical practice and is a leader in the advancement of dementia care and neuro-behavioural care working collaborating with health system partners across the province. These positions report to the Austin Centre Clinical Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based clinical assessments for neurodegenerative brain disorders and participate in program approved research embedded in clinical practice

Possess sound knowledge and skills, acts as clinical expert and resource and provide quality client/family centered health services

Triage, coordinate and facilitate access to clinical services and resources

Provide supportive clinical counseling that promotes and supports the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual well-being of clients, their families, and caregivers

Plan, deliver and evaluate nursing interventions, including medications as well as treatments which fall within the RN’s scope of practice

Demonstrated ability to practice in a self-directed way, taking professional accountability for leading, organizing, providing and delegating care activities for clients and families





Identifies and participates in approved quality improvement initiatives

Awareness of community services to promote client independence and self-management

Participate in the advancement of the clinic by mentoring students and novice practitioners

Work collaboratively within an interprofessional team

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 required; Master’s preferred

CNA Certification in Neuroscience or Geriatrics required or in progress

Knowledge of memory disorders, dementia care, brain anatomy and physiology required

Experience working with clients with memory disorders due to neurodegenerative diseases and psychogeriatric symptoms of dementia required,

Highly developed clinical assessment skills and expertise in the care of seniors with complex medical, neurodegenerative, psychogeriatric, cognitive and social needs required

Proficiency with medication practices, side effects and current treatment modalities required

Experience administering cognitive tests such as the Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), and Toronto Cognitive Assessment (TorCA) is preferred

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in providing virtual healthcare, use of OTN using ONE ID, ZOOM

Exceptional client service skills

Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving and organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written skills

Demonstrated ability to manage competing demands while setting priorities and meeting deadlines

Demonstrated commitment to career development and continuous learning

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📌 Registered Nurse (RN), BHC Memory Clinic Toronto (Ontario)
🏢 Baycrest
📍 Ontario