Responsive Behaviours RPN, Part Time

• Ability to recognize any change in condition in the Resident’s usual patterns
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill working with individuals with various types of dementia, delirium, mental health, addictions, or other neurological conditions
• Demonstrated resident-focused care supported by evidence-based clinical best practices
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to a peer group
• Ability to work independently and as a team leader
• Good understanding of non-pharmacological and therapeutic behavioural approaches
• Good understanding of pharmacological agents, and their interactions, that are used to manage conditions that have behavioural components along the disease continuum
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, flexibility and commitment to change management
• Strong communication skills (verbal, listening, written, and documentation)
• Ability to think critically and problem solve
• Ability to follow direction from the Charge Nurse, Leadership, and Physician/NP
• Interpersonal skills to interact with residents, families, co-workers, and the general public
• Technology Aptitude:
  • Demonstrated basic computer skills to perform basic tasks on various technological devices and programs (PointClickCare (PCC)) while adhering to cybersecurity and an awareness of best practices.
  • Basic knowledge with computers, printers, mouse, internet, and e-mail

• Resident Care
  • Coordinates the Responsive Behaviours interdisciplinary team meetings and rounds working collaboratively with PSWs, nurses, social work, pharmacy, physicians, and external partners.
  • Participates in committees and other teams as required.
  • Contributes to the completion of policy reviews and annual program evaluations.
  • Sets goals, creates action plans and ensures follow up is completed in relation to the Responsive Behaviours Program.
  • Assist the residents with activities of daily living according to their personalized plan of care.
  • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the Physician/NP. 
• Recordkeeping and Reports
  • Completes all required reports and statistics as required for the Ministry, QIP, etc.
  • Creates, analyses, and presents detailed reports on quality indicators.
  • Oversees the completion of all documentation related to behaviours, DOS monitoring, assessments.
  • Respects and preserves the privacy, confidentiality and security of health care information at all times.
  • Monitor quality indicators and outcome scores to inform program planning and evaluation.
  • Understands how the interRAI assessment integrates with existing clinical tools and provides leadership in streamlining these processes.
  • Adheres to responsibilities and requirements for reporting adverse resident occurrences subject to regulatory and legislative direction.
• Health & Safety
  • Report any unusual or unacceptable behaviour of staff/visitors/Residents to Director of Nursing or designate.
  • Maintain any equipment used in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Adheres to infection prevention and control practices as outlined in the policy and procedure manual.
  • Ensure the Resident’s comfort and safety through compliance with current health and safety regulations and Ministry of Long Term Care standards.
  • Report any and all abuse immediately to the Charge Nurse in the Home, Director of Nursing, and Administrator.
  • Complete accident/incident report forms, as well as Critical Incidents.

All Haldimand County employees are expected to:

• Work safely and respect others in the workplace.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work within policies and procedures determined by Haldimand County and/or legislative relative to the function.