Behavioural Support Nurse
Norfinch Community - North York
At Sienna you won't just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Norfinch Community their home. Join us in a role where knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life ! We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada's seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect.

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Registered Practical Nurse - Behavioural Supports Nurse is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents.
What We Offer:
We are a purpose driven organization. We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. And we offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members' financial, personal and professional needs:

• A competitive salary and vacation package
• Health & Dental benefits program
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What you'll be doing:
You will be a welcomed member of the Norfinch Community team and impact in the following ways:

• Provide sound clinical knowledge and skills, acting as clinical expert and resource
• Provide comprehensive, quality resident and family-centered health care services
• Aide in the transition of long term care residents with responsive behaviours between community, hospital and neighboring long-term care communities (LTCHs)
• Consult on resident applications and make recommendations to meet the needs related to responsive/expressive behaviours
• Screen and complete risk assessment for residents with new or change in behaviours
• Coordinate referrals and engage community partners in supporting the resident care needs
• Facilitate education sessions to build capacity in team members
• Support the management of case reviews and clinical rounds
• Engage the interprofessional team in the development of individualized plan of care

Who you are:

• A Registered Practical Nurse in good standing the Ontario College of Nurses
• Minimum 3 years' experience working in long term care
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill working with 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
• Specialized training in Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA), U-FIRST, P.I.E.C.E.S., Montessori, DementiAbility are an asset
• You have good judgement, the ability to identify risk and can foster a positive work environment

What you need to know:

• Sienna Senior Living is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and residents feel like they belong. We seek applicants with diverse backgrounds and have a wide range of abilities. Sienna provides an accessible candidate experience
• You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check and/or Criminal Record Check applicable to the appropriate province

Apply Now if you want to learn more!