Clinical Behaviour Support Specialist

Registered Practical Nurse
Job Posting: OPSEU 2026-117
Temporary Full-Time Position (May 2026 until approximately March 2027)

About the Organization

Located on the coast of beautiful Georgian Bay, our facility boasts the best that both nature and technology can offer. We work in one of Canada's most modern health care facilities and live in one of the country's top outdoor adventure destinations. You can get from desk to dock in 10 minutes!

West Parry Sound Health Centre (WPSHC) has always employed an innovative planning approach aimed at integrating services. Faced with the challenges of rural care delivery, WPSHC has partnered in regional alliances and created internal programming solutions that have benefited patient care and improved services throughout the catchment area.

Today our uniquely integrated health care organization includes Lakeland Long Term Care, six Nursing Stations delivering care to rural communities, management of District ambulance services and dispatch, and a full range of in-patient and out-patient programs associated with a 90-bed acute care hospital.

WPSHC's innovative approach to integration has benefited the community through more seamless local delivery of services, improved access to primary care, a wider understanding of local needs and the ability to respond as these needs continue to evolve. Additionally, these initiatives have resulted in cost savings through co-location and improved 'point-of-service' for clients.

For more information on WPSHC, please visit our website.

About the Opportunity

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Behaviour Support Specialist will liaise with North Bay Regional Health Centre’s North East Behavioural Support Ontario (BSO) program and will provide person-family focused care and contribute to the BSO’s integrated system of care by:

• Providing comprehensive and specialized patient assessment, treatment, consultation, and knowledge exchange for inpatients demonstrating complex and challenging behaviours related to dementia, mental health condition, addictions and/or neurological disorders.
• Collaborating with and providing support to patient’s care partners including frontline staff (Nurses, Allied Health, Physicians/ Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant), family, and community supports (including Community Clinical Behaviour Specialist) to identify and utilize best practice non-pharmacological approaches to prevent and mitigate responsive behaviours.
• Implementing strategies identified as supportive to the patient on a daily basis in collaboration with other team members and coach/educate others on how to implement these strategies.
• Supporting transitions to long-term care or community by liaising with relevant supports to review the non-pharmacological approaches which prevented and mitigated responsive behaviours in hospital.

The hours of work are 8 hour shifts, including weekends.

This job posting is for a current vacancy.

About the Benefits

In return for your dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive starting hourly wage of $36.12 to start, based on experience. In addition, you can look forward to the following array of benefits:

• Membership in Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• 4% vacation pay and 14% pay in lieu of fringe benefits (12% if enrolled in HOOPP)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Wellness program, including an onsite gym

Best of all, you will be welcomed into a supportive interdisciplinary team environment that will allow you to develop a wide breadth of skills. This is an opportunity to grow in an established and highly respected organization, using your experience and skills to inspire a direct and positive impact on the community.

More About You

You will need a current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario to qualify for the role. You will also need to have:

• Successful completion of an approved RPN program;

• Successful completion of an approved RPN program;

• A current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario;

• Certification/training in courses related to gerontology, mental health and addictions,

• psychosocial rehabilitations.

• Certificates in BSO Core Competencies including P.I.E.C.E.S, Gentle Persuasive

• Approach, Non-Violent Crisis Interventions, DementiaAbility Methods.  Should the incumbent not have the required training/certificates, willingness to take these courses is required upon acceptance of position.

• Familiarity with the Senior Friendly Care Framework and ability to consider all core components when planning approaches to care.

• Proven ability with clinical reasoning and critical thinking to identify triggers for responsive behaviours and create successful behavioural care plans.

• Demonstrated satisfactory attendance levels, work performance, disciplinary history, and positive work references.

• Demonstrated knowledge of various computer applications and software related to healthcare programs;

• Minimum of three (3) years of recent applied clinical experience working with older adults at risk of responsive behaviours preferred.
• Recent experience/familiarity with BSO-DOS charting or other responsive behaviour tracking

The ideal candidate's work will exemplify WPSHC's core values: compassion, accountability, rights and responsibilities, excellence, and safety.

Please note: For the safety and well-being of our patients, employees, and visitors, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. Exceptions may be made for individuals who are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for legislated protected reasons (e.g. medical exemption). All incumbents in this position will be required to provide a clear criminal/vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment.

West Parry Sound Health Centre is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes.

Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of this competition only.

Please be advised the WPSHC property is smoke-free.

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