Mds nurse Offres d'emploi - North York, ON

If you’re passionate about leading a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!

The Registered Practical Nurse, BSO is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents through the strong leadership and motivation of Sienna team members.

As a Registered Practical Nurse, BSO, your typical day will impact the following ways :

• Provide sound clinical knowledge and skills, act as clinical expert and resource, and provide comprehensive, quality client / family centred 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.
• 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.
• Maintain a short-term active clinical caseload of 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.
• 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 (new or existing) between community, hospital and neighbouring long-term care homes (LTCHs).
• Collaborate and communicate with BSRT members, Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Team, Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant, Long Term Care Behaviour Support Outreach Team, hospitals, CCAC, primary care and other health care professionals to provide wraparound care.
• Convene and chair regular Behaviour Rounds that enable front line staff to discuss care plans with internal and external resources.
• Identify the need for additional consultation and / or referrals to external services or specialties and coordinate referrals.
• Assist in the implementation and sustainability of care plans and recommendations of external resources by providing coaching to LTCH staff.
• Document all findings and interventions in a clear and concise manner in the client’s clinical record.
• Document statistics and indicators as part of BSSP and submit regular reports
• Advocate for and, protect the individual rights of, residents / clients.
• Raise client-specific challenges / barriers to supervisor, as a means of identifying systemic issues where broader consultations may be required.
• Maintain current knowledge of psychiatric and geriatric medications.
• Maintain a current knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, mental health and addictions and neurological conditions. Upgrade skills as required.
• Proactively identify training and education needs for the home and coordination with the PRCs to deliver capacity building supports.
• Contribute to BSRT Lead community of practice
• Provide expert clinical assistance to neighbouring LTCH’s.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

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Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.