Registered Practical Nurse (BSO) -Sherwood Court Maple On
Core
Coordinates interdisciplinary team meetings and leads quality improvement initiatives for residents with dementia and mental health issues in a long-term care home.
Role type
Senior Registered Practical Nurse (BSO) / Quality & Clinical Lead
Builds
Quality protocols, action plans, and detailed reports on quality indicators and medication use for the Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) program.
Domain
Long-term care / Geriatric mental health / Dementia care
Required skills
Interdisciplinary team coordination, dementia care management, quality protocol development, data analysis (MDS, DOS, RUG scores), non-pharmacological behavioral approaches, regulatory compliance (Long-Term Care Homes Act), critical thinking for behavioral assessment
Preferred skills
Canadian certificate in Gerontology, extensive knowledge of P.I.E.C.E.S.TM and Gentle Persuasive Approach, computer proficiency
Technologies
PCC, Analytics, MDS, DOS, Cornell Depression Scale, Abbey Pain Scale
Responsibilities
Coordinate BSO interdisciplinary team meetings and rounds; complete required reports and statistics for CELHIN and MOHLTC; oversee documentation of behaviors and assessments; monitor MDS indicators and outcome scores; lead training on responsive behaviors; contribute to annual quality protocols and program evaluations.
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities