Practice as a member of the interdisciplinary team at the T. Roy Adams Regional Centre for Dementia Care in accordance with Regulated Health Professions Act, Gerontological Nurses Association (GNA) Standards, The Long-Term Care Homes Act, and the standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario. In keeping with the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Seniors Services, provide professional nursing care to residents/clients with complex disorders (i.e., emotional, behavioural, cognitive, psychological, physical) and support to their families and other caregivers.
Through a collaborative approach, offer direction and assistance to the Registered Practical Nurse and Personal Support Workers. Participate in, support and facilitate interdisciplinary, resident/client-centred care to achieve desired resident/client quality of life outcomes, in collaboration with other professionals and community health agencies.
- Certificate from an approved College, or a diploma from an approved University, in a recognized Registered Nursing program
- Completion of a recognized training program in Dementia Care (or equivalent recognized program), which includes: Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA), Positive Approach to Care, Pain & Behaviours, DementiAbility and DementiAbility Communication Tips & Tricks, and PIECES (Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Capability, Environment and Social),
- If training not currently complete, must finish within 1 year of hire
- Must maintain Dementia Care training program requirements on an ongoing basis
- Certificate in Dementia Care (or acceptable equivalent certificate course) from a recognized Community College an asset
- Minimum of 6 months of current (within the last 3 years) experience as a Registered Nurse in long-term care nursing
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Fixing Long-term Care Act and regulations under the Act
- Familiarity with standardized assessment tools (e.g. Folstein, Cornell, Cohen-Mansfield, DOS, etc.)
- Excellent theoretical knowledge and practice skills in dementia care, and community/long-term care consultation
- Knowledge of resident/client safety issues and demonstrated capacity to apply resident/client safety practices
- Knowledge of current psychiatric medications
- Knowledge of behavioural assessment and interventions
- Demonstrated knowledge of the requirements under the Occupational health & Safety Act and its regulations necessary to act as a competent supervisor
- Strong background in long-term care, community consultation and geriatric mental health
- Demonstrated strong supervisory and leadership skills
- Ability to perform comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment and rapport with resident/client population
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated interest, compassion, respect and patience in their work with residents/clients and their families, including clients with complex disorders (i.e., emotional, behavioural, cognitive, psychological, physical)
- Demonstrated flexibility and resourcefulness in achieving resident/client quality of life outcomes
- Ability in conflict resolution and crisis intervention
- Demonstrated documentation and computer skills, including the ability to use nursing related applications
- Demonstrated enthusiasm, flexibility and ability to cope with change
- Commitment to resident/client-centred care and compassion for the resident/client population
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- In accordance with the Corporate Policy and applicable Legislation/Regulation(s), the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Record Check and submit a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check, as well as complete any subsequent declaration or check as required by legislation/Act, regulation, and/or policy
- Compliance with any requirements, including immunization and screening measures, of the infection prevention and control program as required by applicable legislation/Act, regulation or policy; some measures are only recommendations (not requirements)
- Staff are required to be screened for Tuberculosis in accordance with the applicable legislation/Act
- Physically and mentally capable of performing the duties of the job and have an excellent rapport with elderly people, including those with Dementia and/or complex disorders (i.e., emotional, behavioural, cognitive, psychological, physical)
- Must be able and available to work shift work, weekends, and statutory holidays (24 x7 x 365 operation) and meet requirements of availability as per the Collective Agreement
- If not currently complete a recognized training program in Dementia Care (or equivalent recognized program), must finish within 1 year of hire as a condition of employment
- Must maintain Dementia Care training requirements on an ongoing basis
