Behavioral Support Ontario (BSO) Lead - Part Time - Timmins

Job Title

Available opportunities include: 1 - Permanent Part Time

Key Responsibilities:

• Works closely with the DOC to ensure the Nursing Department operates in accordance with MOHLTC, CNO, and Extendicare standards and policies.
• Assists unit registered staff in planning and development of resident-specific care by attending interdisciplinary resident care conferences and providing advice in the development of resident care plans utilizing RAI/MDS assessments.
• Initiates and develops comprehensive nursing in-service programs utilizing Best Practice CNO/BSO Guidelines.
• Coordinates in-servicing requirements for the Home in accordance with MOHLTC and Extendicare standards.
• Develops, maintains and evaluates orientation programs for registered staff, Personal Support Workers, and BSO PSWs.
• Takes a leadership role in Responsive Behaviors, Mental Health, Pain Management, and Use of Chemical Restraints/Antipsychotic Review team meetings.
• Assists in the implementation and evaluation of the Nursing Continuous Quality Improvement program by conducting specific Nursing audits and following up with nursing staff to meet MOHLTC standards.
• Responsible for data collection (quality indicators – pain, use of antipsychotics etc.) and analyzing statistics.
• Works as a unit registered staff member in the event of critically short staffing.
• Must be able to work every other weekend.

Qualifications:

• Registered Practical Nurse
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical issues for geriatric population relating to BSO/Mental Health, Pain Management, & Use of Chemical Restraints.
• Previous long-term care nursing experience preferred
• Proven leadership qualities
• Knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement tools and processes
• As a Nurse Educator, skilled in the principles and philosophy of adult education
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and organizational skills
• Able to multitask and assist in developing systems to monitor standards of nursing practice and compliance with MOHLTC Standards
• Ability to work independently and take initiative to complete tasks
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of interdisciplinary teams, displaying professionalism and employing excellent human relations skills
• Excellent computer skills including the RAI/MDS assessment and other documentation systems
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices, procedures, and legislation
• Current CPR/GPA certification

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If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

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