Registered Practical Nurse / BOS Lead, Full-time, Ritz Lutheran Villa, Mitchell, Ontario

POSTING DATE: December 1, 2020                             POSTING: # 2020-087 (SEIU)
EXPIRY DATE:    February 28, 2021

                           RITZ LUTHERAN VILLA / MITCHELL NURSING HOME
                                                            NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION:    Registered Practical Nurse / Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) Lead
                            Ritz Lutheran Villa and Mitchell Nursing Home
                            Expression of Interest

POSITION SUMMARY: As the leader of the BSO Team you will be required to support residents with responsive behaviours and you will be required to work in an integrated manner with existing senior’s mental health and addiction mobile teams and other specialized resources. Reporting to the Director of Care, the BSO Lead contributes to the overall success of the organization by effectively providing care to residents.

REPORTS TO:          Director of Care

DATE REQUIRED:   As soon as possible

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing
- Current CPR Heart Saver Certificate required
- Experience working with vulnerable population in a long term care setting preferred
- Excellent interpersonal skills and able and willing to work as an effective team member
- Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) an asset
- P.I.E.C.E.S. training an asset

Experience:
- Any relevant Behavioural Support Ontario (BSO) education preferred

Abilities:
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to adapt to changing and emerging care practices is also required.

Please submit a complete resume by visiting careers page on our website: www.hpha.ca or by dropping your application off at Ritz Lutheran Villa’s reception desk.

Ritz Lutheran Villa is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance.

“Caring is our reason for being.”