Nisbet Lodge is accepting resumes for the Temporary Full-time BSO Lead

The Behavioral Support Lead (“BSO Lead”) provides comprehensive clinical behavioral assessments and behavior support services to the residents of Nisbet Lodge and long-term care sectors. They conduct comprehensive clinical assessments with a focus on identifying factors contributing to responsive behaviors utilizing a bio-psychosocial framework. They collaborate with the resident, care partners, and the resident’s circle of care to develop and disseminate individualized behavior management plans. Additionally, the BSL supports complex transitions across the BSO system through participation in special care conferences and sharing of information.

This Behavioral Support Lead position reports to the Director of Care, responsible for the overall behavioral support needs of residents in the home and leading the behavioral support program.

Roles and Responsibilities:

· Establish and maintain a caseload of residents based on assessed behavioural, cognitive, and psychosocial needs

· Review referrals and prioritize residents based on risk, acuity, and frequency of responsive behaviours

· Act as the primary liaison with external and internal behavioural supports, including GHMOT , BSOT and VBM

· Collaborate with frontline staff to identify triggers, unmet needs, and contributing factors to behaviours.

· Develop individualized, evidence-informed resident-centred behavioural interventions internally

· Document assessments, triggers, interventions, and outcomes clearly in the care plan and progress notes





· Audit behavioural interventions regularly for effectiveness and appropriateness & revise interventions based on resident response, staff feedback, and observed outcomes

· Provide real-time coaching to staff on implementing behavioural strategies

· Reinforce consistent approaches across shifts and disciplines

· Participate in orientation of recent staff related to BSO philosophy and practices

· Mentor staff on: DOS (Dementia Observation System) monitoring and BSO care planning and documentation

· Lead antipsychotic reduction program

· Assess all new admissions for possible antipsychotic usage & diagnosis

· Ensure family is aware of all residents who are under BSO Caseload

· Work as the QI Lead for BSO Program & other programs assigned

· Ensure non-pharmacological interventions are trialed, documented, and evaluated and support least-restraint and least-invasive approaches to behaviour management

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in nursing, the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse.

· At least one-year work experience in a Long-Term Care Facility.

· At least one year’s work experience with the Behavioural Support Ontario initiatives.

· Good understanding of government structures and legislation as they relate to healthcare and long-term care homes.

· Good communication and interpersonal skills.

· A comfort level in maintaining the core values and traditions of Nisbet Lodge Christian Homes as a Christian Home.

Position Status- Temporary Full time

Vacancy status- Existing

Pay: $35.00-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 BSO Lead (Old Toronto)
🏢 Nisbet Lodge
📍 Old Toronto