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Major Responsibilities:

• The Director of Nursing is responsible for the oversight, planning and coordination of resident care and providing management of nursing and personal care services to ensure an outstanding level of resident care in accordance with the policies of the LTC home and applicable legislation. Develops and implements detailed plans and recommends policies regarding program specific requirements including standards of resident care and nursing services policies and procedures, using a health promotion approach in planning activities.
• Develops a Human Resource plan for nursing and personal care, with an appropriate mix of registered and non-registered staff to meet the needs of the resident population. Ensures the competency of nursing staff; delegates clinical and non-clinical responsibilities to qualified staff in accordance with applicable legislation and College of Nurses of Ontario standards.
• Drives a safety culture supporting strong professional practice and makes recommendations related to evidence-based practice and clinical protocols.
• Provides overall leadership to the recruitment, selection, orientation, training, and retention of nursing staff; communicates nursing values and standards, motivates staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others.
• Supervises the day-to-day operation of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning, and reviewing of work. Authorizes and controls vacation and overtime requests. Monitors and evaluates staff performance, approves salary increments and recommends disciplinary action when necessary.
• Develops, recommends, and administers the annual budget for nursing and personal care, and ensures that the unit’s expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
• Directs the development, implementation and monitoring of resident care plans, programs, nursing care protocols and care delivery systems; researches and implements best practices based on evidence-based care information.
• Directs or conducts research in administrative, nursing, and resident care matters. Monitors the performance of the individual operating units and implements procedural and operational changes as required to improve efficiency and quality of care through Nurse Managers. Works closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team and other services within the Home concerning all aspects of resident care and service, to ensure high quality care and service delivery to both groups of residents and individual residents.
• Ensures compliance with the provisions of the Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act and other applicable legislation and the Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care Facilities Program Manual relevant to nursing services.
• Ensures the preparation of all required correspondence, reports, statements, and records. Coordinates material management as related to Nursing and Resident Care. Assumes leadership responsibility and supports the development, implementation and maintenance of quality improvement activities, and the objectives, policies, and procedures for nursing services; evaluates the overall effectiveness of nursing services. Ensures that nursing assessments, observations and interventions are accurately collected and documented. Takes a proprietary role in ensuring historical recording of care and service, communicating with other members of the care team and ensuring that the health record is made available to them as relevant to their responsibilities. Ensures that confidentiality policies are maintained by nursing staff.
• Works co-operatively with other members of the home management team on professional matters and decision making related to resident care and service.
• Facilitates and participates in the development of community partnerships and linkages.
• Acts as a representative for the facility on committees within the community.
• Takes on-call for the nursing service 50% of the off-duty time to manage urgent customer service issues, nursing care needs, nursing staff scheduling needs, infectious outbreaks and risk issues identified within the home over the 24 hour, 7 day period. Shares Manager-on-site duty for weekend representation in the home.
   

Key Qualifications:

1.    Extensive experience in nursing management in a long-term care or continuing care/rehabilitation facility.
2.    Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses as a Registered Nurse.
3.    Baccalaureate in Nursing and certification in Nursing Administration or equivalent management experience as per Ontario Regulation 79/10 made under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act.
4.    Considerable experience in supervising, managing, motivating, and developing a diverse workforce in a fast-paced customer service-oriented environment with the ability to interpret and apply employment policies and collective agreements.
5.    Strong understanding of policies and related legislation or initiatives and their significance and potential impact.
6.    Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
7.    Strong financial acumen, planning and organizational skills.
8.    Ability to manage competing priorities and demands in an environment with high expectations and frequent and competing deadlines.
9.    Demonstrated commitment to resident safety and quality improvement.
10.    Knowledge of legislation in Long-Term Care, as well as other government legislation in the areas of labour, employment, health and safety, human rights and provincial standards and classification for long-term care.
11.    Highly developed interpersonal, public, labour, and human relation skills to build and maintain effective relations and partnerships with all stakeholders.
12.    Excellent negotiating, conflict resolution, project management, strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
13.    Effective decision maker with a track record demonstrating innovation and results oriented leadership.
14.    Proficient in the use of various computer applications including Office Suite.
15.    Master’s Degree preferred.

Major Responsibilities:

• Implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements
• Supervises, motivates and trains assigned staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others
• Supervises the day to day operation of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning and reviewing of work. Authorizes and coordinates vacation and overtime requests. Monitors and evaluates staff performance, approves salary increments, hears grievances and recommends disciplinary action when necessary
• Provides input into and administers assigned budget, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations
• Provides orientation to new staff and ongoing training and re-certification of all clinic staff in policies, procedures and medical directives, as well as in the development of appropriate sexual health knowledge, skills and judgement
• Provides leadership and input into various workgroups regarding policy and procedures, audit of clinic practice and staff orientation and ongoing educational needs
• Assists in program planning, development, implementation and evaluation, and in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, procedures and medical directives using best practices.
• Assists in the development and implementation of quality assurance measures and monitors efficacy and efficiency of services
• Provides consultation to staff regarding management and follow-up of specific clinical situations. 
• Responds to staff concerns regarding clinical situations, interpretation of policy and procedures and medical directives with respect to issues involving health history physical assessment, ordering of appropriate laboratory tests and therapeutic treatments, including the provision of pharmacotherapies
• Provides service routinely as a Nurse Practitioner in a multi-disciplinary team to sexual health clients as needed.
• Performs advanced health assessments and diagnosis including physical exams and specimen collection, including venipuncture, and ordering laboratory tests.
• Provides and administers treatments based on prescriptions, wart treatments and injections
• Provides counselling, education, therapeutic advice to sexual health clinic clients to promote health, and wellness and prevent disease and illness
• Consults with community agencies and/or health care specialists on clinical practice issues
• Assists in dealing with public complaints or difficult client situations
• Identifies and corrects situations that compromise workplace health and safety
• Provides coverage for the Sexual Health Managers as needed
• Participates in providing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week managerial coverage for urgent public health issues and emergencies involving communicable diseases
• Maintains certification as a nurse practitioner (Registered Nurse - Extended Class) in Ontario

Key Qualifications:

1. A current Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Master's Degree or Certificate of Competence in the Extended Class in Primary Health Care from an educational program recognized by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
2. Current certification with no limits on ability to practice as a Nurse Practitioner/RN (EC) from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
3. Considerable experience in a primary care setting.
4. Experience in the delivery of sexual health clinical services.
5. Experience in supervision and/or leadership of staff.
6. Experience in program development, training and evaluation.
7. Ability to prepare reports and deliver effective presentations.
8. Possession of a valid Class "G" Ontario Driver's License and access to a vehicle is required.
9. Ability to work flexible hours. 
10. Familiarity with government legislation in the area of Occupational Health and Safety.

• Posting Period: 07-NOV-2024 to 19-DEC-2024
   

Reporting to the Manager of Employee Health & Wellness, this position is responsible for providing proactive disability and occupational health services to the employees of the City of Toronto to minimize the impact of illness and injury for the employee and the workplace.

Major Responsibilities:

• Coordinates medical and functional assessments and interprets the results in order to make appropriate recommendations where an employee's health issues impact work function
• Refers and works closely with internal and external resources to ensure that health assessments, treatment and various programs support maximum functional recovery of ill and injured employees
• Provides consultation and works cooperatively with other People and Equity staff, managers, health care professionals and union representatives to ensure the delivery of effective integrated disability management
• Displays flexibility to meet the needs of the situation while still following policies, procedures and guidelines Identifies multiple cause and effect relationships in situations involving numerous options, diverse stakeholders, and a large volume of information
• Assists in the development, assessment and makes recommendations regarding compliance with corporate policies and procedures related to Employee Health & Wellness Services and Programs

Key Qualifications:
 

1. Post-secondary degree or diploma in a health specialty or equivalent combination of education and experience. A degree in Nursing (B.Sc.) with a specialty designation in Occupational Health Nursing is preferred.

2. Considerable experience in and proven knowledge of disability management and occupational health theory and practice. 

3. Experience in interpreting medical and functional information and the ability to communicate this information, within policy and legal bounds, to divisions within the organization.

4. Experience in providing health surveillance programs, such as pre-placement assessments, would be an asset. 
5. Knowledge of pertinent legislation, e.g., Occupational Health and Safety, Human Rights and Health Disciplines Act, with the ability to communicate its significance and relevancy to each situation. 
6. Ability to exercise good judgement and decision-making in handling complex sensitive situations, using tact and discernment, while upholding confidentiality.
7. Ability to work independently, as well as with multi-disciplinary teams. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and union representatives.
8. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. 
9. MS Office suite proficiency (Excel, MS Access, MS Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Specialist collaborates with Disability Claims teams to support effectiveness of mental health case management. The role has far-reaching goals that include optimizing claims management practices, enhancing mental health knowledge, strengthening case manager abilities, ensuring appropriate risk management and improving overall disability outcomes (such as shorter claims durations and improved claims resolutions) related to mental health disability claims. The Mental Health Specialist contributes to the improvement of Plan Member mental health and Plan Sponsor organizational resilience.

On the job you will:

• Review mental health disability claims and document reviews in the case management system

• Recommend mental health community resources to impact mental health recovery for Plan Members

• Support case managers in managing mental health disability claims

• Provide one-on-one coaching to case managers about mental health disability claims

• Be the go-to person for our internal Disability Claims teams regarding mental health topics

• Develop and deliver training sessions to internal teams on mental health topics and updated mental health case management requirements

• Support any ongoing strategy development on managing mental health disability claims

• Be involved in thought leadership and meet with Plan Sponsors

• Communicate with treatment providers, as needed

• Participate in working groups to develop strategic initiatives

• Develop and drive implementation of innovations in mental health case management in collaboration with internal teams

• Remain up to date regarding knowledge about mental health, disability management and insurance practices

 We are looking for someone with:

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in health sciences

• Work experience in the clinical field of Mental Health

• Ability to coach and influence

• Passion working as part of a team

• Superior collaboration skills

• Strength in thinking autonomously, focusing on complex tasks and creative problem-solving

• Analytical skills

• Ability to prioritize, work under pressure and manage time effectively

• Strong presentation skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Computer Proficiencies

Nice to Haves: 

• Experience working in disability management or disability case management

• Experience in training and facilitation

• Background in generating and implementing innovative solutions

• Experience in trend analysis and gap identification

• Ability to develop presentations and training materials

• Bilingual English and French

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.

• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.

• A focus on growing your career path with us.

• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.

• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment:

Values-first culture 

We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together. 

Boundless opportunity 

We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career. 

Continuous innovation 

We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services. 

Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives. 

Championing Corporate Citizenship 

We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

Posting Period: 23-Oct-2024 to 18-Dec-2024

Location and Shift Information:

The City’s Seniors Services and Long-Term Care Division supports residents in long-term care homes to have the healthiest, most fulfilling lives possible through exceptional care and services, enabling people to live with support and age with dignity. The Division believes in the values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. CareTO is our brand for the culture change we are investing in for the City’s directly operated long-term care homes (https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/rental-housing-tenant-information/finding-housing/long-term-care-homes/careto/). Based on evidence-informed research, our goal is to improve the experiences of all those who live, work, volunteer, and visit.

To autonomously diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform procedures for residents in the Long-Term Care Homes and Services Division within their legislated scope of practice.

Major Responsibilities:

• Delivers primary health care to residents in the Long-Term Care Home in the management of acute and chronic medical conditions, therapeutic management, health promotion and disease/injury prevention in order to deliver comprehensive health services.
• Conducts focused health assessment using and adapting assessment tools and techniques based on resident needs.
• Completes health history into resident's situation, including physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural and ethnic dimensions of health.
• Performs physical examination and identifies and interprets normal and abnormal findings.
• Orders diagnostic investigations, and interprets results using evidence-based clinical reasoning.
• Synthesizes health information using critical inquiry and clinical reasoning to formulate a diagnosis, health risks and states of health/illness.
• Communicates with residents about the health assessment findings and/or diagnosis, including outcomes and prognosis through the application of knowledge of pathophysiology, psychopathology, epidemiology, infectious diseases, behavioural sciences and family processes when making diagnoses and providing overall therapeutic management.
• Selects appropriate interventions from a range of non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions to restore or maintain resident functional, physiological and mental stability to achieve optimal health.
• Promotes safe resident care by mitigating harm and addressing immediate risks for residents and others affected by adverse events and near misses.
• Participates with the Medical Director and other senior management staff in the development and implementation of evaluation processes and the identification of strategies to continually improve clinical outcomes and effectively manage risks.
• Collaborates with senior management in the Division and other community health services in initiatives for the development, implementation and evaluation of systems to promote continuity of resident care across the continuum.
• Ensures Accreditation Canada standards are evident in daily practice.
• Ensures resident files and health care records are properly maintained in compliance with applicable legislation and divisional expectations.
• Identifies, and collaborates with the Medical Director on, educational programs for the care team.

Key Qualifications:

1. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (Primary Health Care or Adult) and entitled to practise.
2. Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in long-term care, acute care, rehabilitation, continuing care or primary care.
3. Experience in long-term care, with providing empathetic/relational care for the elderly and those living in long-term care, and clinical work experience with frail older adults, critical care, and mental health as a Nurse Practitioner.
4. Certification in Geriatric Nursing from the Canadian Nursing Association or equivalent experience.

Must also have:

• Ability to incorporate knowledge of diversity, cultural safety and the determinants of health in the assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic management of residents and the evaluation of outcomes
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and to assess situations and problems efficiently and effectively
• Leadership skills, working well within an inter-professional team and ability to foster effective working relationships
• Ability to provide clinical supervision, education and mentoring for nursing students, medical students, and other learners, including residents/families
• Ability to develop and implement evaluation processes and identify strategies to improve clinical outcomes and manage risks
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use computer software such as MS Office applications, email and web applications
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders as well as work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service Values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces
• Ability to work shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays, as required
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and statutes, including, but not limited to, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Fixing Long-Term Care Act
• Good verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability and willingness to provide a service that enhances the dignity and reflects the diversity of residents

Note: As a condition of employment with the Long-Term Care Homes & Services Division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (O.Reg. 246/22).

• Posting Period: 31-OCT-2024 to 14-NOV-2024 
   

Overview

Major Responsibilities:
 

• Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing resident/client information to aid in the development of care plans. Attends team meetings.
• Assists the Registered Practical Nurse with resident/client admittances, transfers, and departures/deaths, including familiarization with staff, residents, and surroundings, and personal care. Prepares a listing of personal clothing and other belongings upon arrival.
• Observes and reports on resident/client emotional and physical condition. Communicates general progress of resident/client, including sudden changes.
• Assists residents/clients with personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, etc.
• Provides general care for bedridden residents/clients, such as positioning, assisting with elimination, skin care, delivering food, and feeding. Applies topical medications such as skin care creams and lotions, as directed.
• Assists residents/clients in daily exercise program and use of rehabilitative equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc. Assists residents/clients with ambulation and transferring using applicable electric/hydraulic/manual equipment and lifting devices.
• Transfers residents to and from dining area.
• Checks residents/clients diet for prescribed consistency, feeds or assists with adaptive eating devices, monitors and logs intake, and provides hygienic and mouth care after meal. Collects and cleans dentures as required.
• Prepares and delivers beverages and snacks to residents/clients. Loads, unloads, and cleans cart.
• Measures weight and records bowel and bladder output. Collects specimens as directed.
• Cleans and shrouds bodies of deceased residents/clients. Packs and labels belongings.
• Changes linen, makes beds, and sorts and bags soiled linen. Stocks linen cart with clean supplies daily. Sorts personal laundry of residents/clients upon delivery and places in drawers and closets.
• Maintains the cleanliness and neatness of resident/client living area and the work unit, e.g. nursing station and rooms.
• Cleans, sanitizes and distributes personal care items such as brushes, combs, and nursing supplies. Rinses whirlpool tubs.
• Records observations and personal care provided to residents/clients.
• Promotes emotional well being of residents/clients through discussion, comforting, etc.
• Monitors resident/client safety in accordance with plan of care; implements precautionary measures as ordered by physician, e.g. collecting and securing personal belongings (glasses, hearing, aids, dentures, etc.). Reports incidents to Head Nurse or R.N., such as disruptive behaviour, fire hazards, and security problems.
• Participates in organizing and implementing social and recreational programs for residents/clients. Assists residents/participants with crafts and use of musical instruments, recreational and sports equipment.
• Reports resident/client participation and progress to R.N or Day Care Centre. Escort's residents/clients to outpatient clinics or on outings, as directed.
• Participates in organizing regular and special events for residents/clients, such as birthday parties, picnics, and shopping trips.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
 

• Bilingual in English and French in accordance with the French Language Services Act.
• Successfully completed a Personal Support Worker Program or Training that meets the vocational standards established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, the standards established by the National Association of Career Colleges, or the standards established by the Ontario Community Support Association and other requirements as required by Ontario 246/22 of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021
• Experience in providing personal care to ambulant and non-ambulant residents in a long term or rehabilitation care setting.

You must also have:
 

• Excellent ability to communicate in writing care and service delivered to residents.
• Excellent ability to communicate verbally with residents, families, staff members, and the visiting public.
• Sensitive, empathetic and understanding of resident behaviour and needs.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be willing to participate in in-service education programs.
• Physically capable of lifting, turning and transferring residents manually and with a mechanical lift as per standards and procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of Accountability, Adaptability and Change, Continuous Improvement and Innovation, Customer Service Focus, Teamwork, and Toronto Public Service Commitment.
• Ability to organize work in a manner that ensures resident safety.
• Knowledge of basic infection control principles and the use of personal protective equipment.
• Excellent ability to follow policies of the Senior Services & Long-Term Care Division and applicable legislation and regulations.
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity, and respectful workplaces.

Additional Information:

Hours of Work can be up to 75 hours bi-weekly; however, Hours of Work will be decided based on operational needs.

Please note:

As a condition of employment with the Senior Services & Long-Term Care Division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (O.Reg.246/22)

• Number of Positions Open: 4
• Posting Period: 09-Oct-2024 to 24-Oct-2024
• Location and Shift Information: 
  • Bendale Acres, 2920 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, M1P 2T8, (Evenings, Nights, and Weekend)
  • Kipling Acres & Child Care Centre, 2233 Kipling Ave, Toronto, M9W 4L3, (Evenings, Nights and Weekend)

The City’s Seniors Services and Long-Term Care Division supports residents in long-term care homes to have the healthiest, most fulfilling lives possible through exceptional care and services, enabling people to live with support and age with dignity. The Division believes in the values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. CareTO is our brand for the culture change we are investing in for the City’s directly operated long-term care homes (https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/rental-housing-tenant-information/finding-housing/long-term-care-homes/careto/). Based on evidence-informed research, our goal is to improve the experiences of all those who live, work, volunteer, and visit.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides nursing care through comprehensive assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care plans for residents/clients. Contributes to the development of the person-centred philosophy of care
• Observes, monitors and evaluates condition of residents. Reports vital signs, injuries, and general physical and emotional condition. Attends to critical incidents involving clients
• Measures and records blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse, and weight using equipment, such as blood pressure cuff
• Prepares and administers prescribed medications and treatments, i.e. eye drops and application of ointments & creams. Administers insulin injections. Records quantities administered
• Informs residents about medications and side effects
• Ensures that medication supplies meet designated inventories. Orders medication and medical/nursing supplies. Checks orders. Packages labels, and stores medication and medical supplies
• Prepares and applies clean dressings and bandages. Cleans wounds and lesions and replaces bandages. Removes stitches and clips
• Documents resident conditions and care provisions in the resident/client health care record.
• Administers first aid including C.P.R
• Orients new residents/clients and staff and familiarizes them with surroundings. Notifies divisions and individuals of admittance. Records and secures personal valuables
• Prepares resident for transfer or departure, including organization of personal belongings, contacting of appropriate organization (hospital, coroner's office, etc.), and completion of required documentation
• Schedules appointments with hospitals, clinics, diagnostic services, and health specialists by telephone, arranging for transportation and/or escort. Ensures results/hospital records are available to client
• Feeds residents or assists with adaptive eating devices.
• Provides personal care for residents/clients, i.e., hygiene, bathing, dressing and undressing, toileting, ambulation, and transferring using applicable electric/hydraulic/manual equipment and lifting devices
• Assists residents with proper exercise and ambulation techniques to support rehabilitative and activation programs
• Prepares and maintains documentation i.e., charts, records, and incident reports
• Accompanies physician on rounds, providing information on resident general condition and progress, and assisting in examinations, e.g., positioning, dressing and undressing residents
• Instructs resident/and family in planning care; offers emotional support; answers questions from resident/and family. Maintains personal care records
• Changes linens, makes beds and sorts and bags soiled linen as necessary
• Accompanies driver to drop-off or pick-up /residents in the community. Escort's residents/on outings
• Orders office supplies, checks orders and stocks shelves
• Assists in the operation of clinics, including booking of appointments and organizing resident files
• Obtains admission history with clients regarding medical history, immunizations, etc.
• Educates clients and emphasizes important health and medical information
• Refers and advocates with community agencies regarding health and social services
• Administers TB medication and monitors for side effects
• Arranges referrals, collects clinical specimens and accompanies clients to medical appointments.
• Trains students
• Promotes the residents’ integration to their environment
• Provides information to identify caregiver strategies that are resident-centred, age appropriate, maintain the resident’s dignity when responding to the behaviours and managing the associated risks
• Documents observational behaviours, recognize that they have meaning, assess and account for how the behaviours impact the care delivery process.
• Collaborates with the BSO Team in the development of behaviour management strategies
• Provides work direction, coaching and mentorship to BSU staff
• Collaborates with the Psychogeriatric Outreach Program (POP) Team, Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant (PRC), Ontario Health at Home, Acute Care, Tertiary Care, other LTC homes, families, and circle of care
• Maintains current knowledge of dementias, responsive behaviours, mental health, and relevant diagnoses
• Contributes to the BSO community of practice
• Assumes responsibility for personal development through participation in ongoing training to enhance skills
• Leads and participates in Behavioural Management rounds and care conferences as required
• Collaborates effectively when interacting with residents, family, team members and inter- professional care teams

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
2. Experience working in a long-term care environment, mental health, or geriatric populations.
3. Experience working in a specialized behavioural program, or populations with responsive behaviours, or completion of behavioural management training.

You must also have:

• Excellent communication, comprehension, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Ability to coach, engage, and support staff in dealing with responsive behaviours.
• Knowledge in dementia care, delirium, mental health, or neurological conditions.
• Creative problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Excellent care planning skills to ensure client’s physical, emotional, and cognitive needs are addressed.
• Ability to effectively lead an interprofessional care team.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, take initiative, multitask effectively, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with strong self-direction, while excelling in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to use electronic documentation and computer applications such as PointClickCare and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to maintain current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.

Certification in GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approach), PIECES (Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Capabilities, Environment and Social), DementAbility, U-First (Understand, Flag, Interact, Reflect and Support), Montessori Methods is an asset.

• Work Location: Bendale Acres, 2920 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, M1P 2T8 & Kipling Acres & Child Care Centre, 2233 Kipling Ave, Toronto, M9W 4L3

Please Note:

As a condition of employment with the Seniors Services & Long-Term Care Division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (O.Reg.246/22).

Overview