Behavior Support Nurse ( Registered Practical Nures)

Extendicare Guildwood Inc

Elginwood, Canada
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Behavioral assessments
Behavioral interventions
Care plan implementation
** Extendicare Guildwood Inc is seeking a Behavior Support Nurse (Registered Practical Nurse) to provide behavioral assessments and interventions in a long-term care environment. The ideal candidate will have nursing credentials and experience in gerontology, along with strong communication and critical thinking skills. **

Job Summary

  • Participates in conducting behavioural assessments and implements and documents specific behavioural interventions.
  • Coaches other direct care staff and supports the Behavioural Support Ontario leads.
  • Provides cognitive, social, emotional support and responds to resident/family concerns.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Extendicare Guildwood Inc is seeking a Behavior Support Nurse (Registered Practical Nurse) to provide behavioral assessments and interventions in a long-term care environment. The ideal candidate will have nursing credentials and experience in gerontology, along with strong communication and critical thinking skills. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Behavioral assessments
  • Behavioral interventions
  • Care plan implementation
  • Resident support
  • Staff coaching

Nice-to-have

  • Quality improvement initiatives
  • Preventative behavior management
  • Infection prevention and control

Key Requirements

  • Current RPN registration
  • GPA, P.I.E.C.E.S., U-First, or Dementiability certification
  • Experience in senior's environment
  • Strong communication skills
  • Sound clinical knowledge
  • Computer proficiency
  • Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening

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