How do you live in the moment?” JOB POSTING - BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT RPN Nursing PLEDGE The Nursing Graduate Guarantee (NGG) program The Behaviour Support RPN reports to the Director of Care and will serve as an in-house, on the identification and management of responsive behaviours. This dedicated Manager will function in a specialty role providing clinical care to older adults presenting with or at risk for responsive behaviours that may be associated with dementia, complex mental health, substance use and/or other neurological conditions.

The Behaviour Support

Manager will work in collaboration with the Behaviour Support Resource Team, Psychogeriatric Resource Consultants Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Team, Long Term Care Behaviour Support Outreach Team, hospitals, Ontario Health atHome, primary care providers, and other providers and professionals.

The Behaviour Support

Manager may also provide expert assistance to neighbouring LTCHs. Provide sound clinical knowledge and skills, act as clinical expert and resource, and provide comprehensive, quality client/family centered health care services. Collaborate with Psychogeriatric Resource consultants and mobile behaviour support resources in the development/refresh of the LTCH’s Behaviour Support Resource Team (BSRT). Provide leadership and support to the LTC home’s BSRT.

Facilitates

Quality initiative meetings to ensure appropriate use of medications in the interest of resident safety and quality of life, lead the process to identify residents for antipsychotic medication reductions and implements non-pharmacological and monitoring strategies to manage expressive behaviours. Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences with residents/families and health care team members for identification and management of the resident's personal expressions as required. Coach LTC home staff in the use of frameworks such as PIECES and UFIRST to assess responsive behaviours,



identify triggers and develop behaviour care plans and approaches to providing care to residents requiring behavioural support as well as their families.

Provide comprehensive bio-psychosocial geriatric assessments, treatment, follow-up and discharge planning in collaboration with the BSRT. Provide coaching on the implementation of behaviour care plans and guide appropriate care plan transitions. Aid in the transition of long-term care residents with responsive behaviours (recent or existing) between community, hospital and neighbouring long-term care homes (LTCHs).

Convene and chair regular Behaviour Rounds that enable front‑line staff to discuss care plans with internal and external resources. Advocate for and protect the individual rights of residents/clients. Proactively identify training and education needs for the home and coordination with the PRCs to deliver capacity building support.

Participate in the Orientation process of new employees, volunteers or students in regards to the Responsive Behaviour program. Other duties as assigned and or indicated in Job Task Inventory Current registration with the appropriate College registered with a regulatory authority in a Canadian jurisdiction, other than Ontario, and holds in that jurisdiction the equivalent of a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice in Ontario as of right exemption Bill 60, Current CPR/First Aid certification Training in Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA), U-FIRST, P.I.Dementiability are an asset Minimum one (1)



year experience with clients in long-term care or residents in a long-term care home setting Demonstrated knowledge and skill working with older adults presenting with or at risk for responsive behaviours that may be associated with dementia, complex mental health, substance use and/or other neurological conditions Demonstrated ability to take professional accountability for leading, organizing, providing and delegating care activities for residents and families Experience with quality improvement methods and processes an asset Basic computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel and online learning utilities including ability to use electronic communication devices preferred Demonstrate flexibility in schedule to ensure all shifts (Days, Evenings, and Nights) get support if needed To show evidence of being focused on people’s feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction. To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals’ rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.

As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements Vaccination requirements are subject to changes as determined by the Employer. Competitive wages Employee and Family Assistance Program Support for personal and professional growth As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrative tasks such as organizing applications or analyzing role alignment. These tools are used solely to support our recruitment team.

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📌 Part Time Behaviour Support RPN (Ontario)
🏢 Responsive Group
📍 Ontario