Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Employer: Leamington Mennonite Home (LMH)

Position: Part-Time – 22.5 hours per week

Location: Hybrid Remote, working remotely with the Chatham-Kent BSO Team and participating long-term care homes as well as on site visits/meetings.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, with flexibility based on needs

Wage: $28.00–$30.00 per hour

Pension: Optional enrollment in Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). At the Leamington Mennonite Home, we're committed to supporting our employees both today and tomorrow. Eligible employees can participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)—one of Canada's leading defined benefit pension plans.

With contributions from both you and LMH, HOOPP provides a reliable source of retirement income, allowing you to focus on what matters most while planning confidently for the future.

About Leamington Mennonite Home

Founded in 1964, Leamington Mennonite Home is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate care and supportive living environments for seniors. Today, LMH serves approximately 275 residents across a range of housing and care options.

Guided by our mission of ALWAYS Residents First, we are committed to dignity, respect, collaboration and excellence in care.

Position Overview

Leamington Mennonite Home is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join the Chatham-Kent Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) Long-Term Care Lead Team.

The BSO RPN provides specialized clinical support to older adults experiencing responsive behaviours associated with dementia, delirium, mental health conditions, substance use and other neurological disorders.

Working primarily remotely, the successful candidate will collaborate with long-term care homes, interdisciplinary healthcare professionals and regional BSO partners to coordinate services, provide clinical consultation, support individualized behavioural care planning and strengthen staff knowledge through education and coaching.

The position also supports the coordination of activities and services delivered by the BSO Long-Term Care Lead Team, helping ensure effective communication, continuity of care and consistent program delivery.

Although employed by Leamington Mennonite Home, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with the regional Chatham-Kent BSO team and participating long-term care homes.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Consultation and Behavioural Support

- Maintain a short-term clinical caseload of residents experiencing responsive behaviours and complex care needs.
- Review referrals, clinical assessments and behavioural documentation to identify patterns, triggers and unmet needs.
- Collaborate with residents, families, care partners and healthcare teams to develop, implement and evaluate individualized, person-centred behavioural support plans.
- Provide clinical consultation and recommend evidence-informed, non-pharmacological interventions.
- Monitor the effectiveness of behavioural strategies and recommend adjustments as required.
- Identify when additional assessments, specialized consultations or referrals are necessary.




- Participate in resident care conferences, behavioural rounds and interdisciplinary case discussions, virtually or in person as appropriate.

BSO Program Coordination and Collaboration

- Coordinate activities, referrals and services provided through the BSO Long-Term Care Lead Team.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with participating long-term care homes and regional healthcare partners.
- Collaborate with BSO Long-Term Care Lead Teams, Specialized Social Therapists, Hospital Navigators, Home and Community Care Clinical Care Coordinators, Client Intervention teams and other service providers.
- Support communication and care coordination with community support services, geriatric mental health outreach teams and allied healthcare professionals.
- Maintain regular communication with BSO program leadership and system navigators.
- Participate in relevant committees, program meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support continuity of care and appropriate transitions between healthcare settings.

Staff Education and Capacity Building

- Provide education, consultation, coaching and mentorship to long-term care staff and interdisciplinary teams.
- Develop and deliver educational presentations, in-services and training related to dementia care, responsive behaviours and person-centred interventions.
- Promote best practices in behavioural assessment, prevention, de-escalation and communication.
- Support long-term care homes in strengthening their capacity to respond effectively to complex behavioural needs.
- Participate in responsive behaviour committees and other collaborative improvement initiatives.

Documentation, Quality and Skilled Practice

- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, case notes, recommendations and follow-up records.
- Complete required BSO program documentation, reporting and outcome measures in accordance with established program pathways.
- Support continuous quality improvement and evaluation of BSO services.
- Maintain current knowledge of dementia, geriatric mental health, psychogeriatric care and relevant medications within the RPN scope of practice.
- Advocate for resident rights, dignity, safety and quality of life.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with PHIPA, College of Nurses of Ontario standards, applicable BSO guidelines and LMH policies.
- Perform other related duties as required to support the evolving needs of the BSO program.

Required Qualifications

- Diploma in Practical Nursing from an accredited educational institution.
- Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
- Minimum one year of experience in long-term care, dementia care, behavioural supports, geriatric mental health or a related healthcare setting.
- Current CPR certification.
- Demonstrated knowledge of dementia, delirium,



mental health conditions and responsive behaviours.
- Strong clinical assessment, observation, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Strong organizational, time-management and documentation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, virtual meeting platforms and electronic clinical documentation systems.
- Valid Ontario driver's licence and access to reliable transportation for required travel.

Preferred Qualifications

- Advanced education or experience in gerontology, psychogeriatric nursing or behavioural support services.
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) training.
- P.I.E.C.E.S. training.
- U-First! training.
- Crisis prevention and de-escalation training.
- Experience providing staff education, coaching or mentorship.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in interdisciplinary healthcare settings.
- Knowledge of regional BSO services, geriatric mental health resources and community support programs.

Additional Skills and Attributes The successful candidate will demonstrate:

- A compassionate, resident-centred approach to care.
- Strong relationship-building skills with residents, families, staff and community partners.
- Cultural sensitivity, professionalism and respect for diverse backgrounds.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing program needs.
- Initiative, accountability and reliability while working with minimal supervision.
- A commitment to continuous learning, collaboration and quality improvement.

Work Arrangement and Travel This position is primarily remote, with responsibilities that include virtual clinical consultations, case conferences, program coordination, documentation and staff education.

Travel to Leamington Mennonite Home, participating long-term care homes and regional partner organizations will be required based on clinical and program needs.

Flexibility in scheduling may be required, including occasional evening or weekend responsibilities.

The BSO RPN reports to the Director of Nursing & Personal Care at Leamington Mennonite Home and works collaboratively with the LMH BSO Internal Program Coordinator, regional BSO leadership and participating healthcare partners.

Join Our Team

At Leamington Mennonite Home, we believe that every role contributes to the well-being and quality of life of the individuals we serve.

If you are an experienced RPN who is passionate about dementia care, behavioural supports and empowering healthcare teams through education and collaboration, we encourage you to apply.

Leamington Mennonite Home is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with applicable human rights legislation.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $28.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits

- Company pension

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leamington, ON

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