Registered Practical Nurse - Veterans Centre LDMH - Temporary Full-Time 2026-19210 (2026-19210)

Job summary

Provide comprehensive nursing care within the RPN’s scope of practice, including socialization and support for residents with dementia-related behavioral challenges in a specialized cognitive support unit. Support patient-focused care and the organization’s mission and values while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.

Job details

Summary Of Duties RPNs are responsible for the total care of within their scope of practice, including socialization of behaviourally challenged dementia residents in a highly specialized cognitive support unit. The RPN supports the philosophy of Patient-Focused Care concept and principles and the Mission and Values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The RPN works closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team. Qualifications/Skills Current Ontario College of Nurses Registration Current B.C.L.S Experience in Long Term Care required Patient and Family focused care philosophy required Cognitive support experience required Non-violent Crisis Intervention course preferred Ability to work effectively and therapeutically in a setting with residents with senile Dementia Alzheimer’s Type Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills Experience with primary nursing an asset Strong assessment skills Ability to work effectively as a team player Computer and keyboarding skills

What you’ll do

Provide comprehensive nursing care within the RPN’s scope of practice, including socialization and support for residents with dementia-related behavioral challenges in a specialized cognitive support unit. Support patient-focused care and the organization’s mission and values while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Requires current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses, current B.C.L.S., long-term care experience, cognitive support experience, and a patient- and family-focused care philosophy. Candidates should have strong assessment, communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and computer skills; Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training is preferred, and primary nursing experience is an asset.

Listed skills

• Dementia care · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Long-Term Care
• Cognitive Support
• Dementia Care
• Alzheimer’s Care
• Patient- and Family-Focused Care
• Crisis Intervention
• Primary Nursing
• Patient Assessment
• Interpersonal Communication
• Teamwork
• Computer Skills
• Keyboarding

Job areas

• Healthcare

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