Clinical Lead - #188995

Partners Community Health (PCH) is a new not-for-profit organization, focused on bringing healthcare services together around the needs of people living in Mississauga and West Toronto. PCH currently operates two new state-of the-art LTC homes and community hub in West Mississauga. The new homes have a combined 632-beds and be part of PCH’s larger strategy that introduce innovative and inclusive programs and services and new models of care delivery. PCH is committed to building partnerships and connections that put people first, as well as a learning and leading healthcare community that provides best in class service across the aging continuum.

Position Summary:

PCH is seeking a Clinical Lead to support the Behaviorol Support Unit (BSU) at Partners Community Health, a transitional home area that provides specialized care for people with responsive behaviours associated with a dementia and older Adults with Mental Health Disorders. As a Clinical Lead, you will be providing exceptional healthcare services within the Long-term care home. The Clinical Lead position will be reporting to the Associate Director of Care. The ideal candidate would be a Registered Practical Nurse with strong leadership skills, clinical expertise, and a commitment to promoting equity and inclusion in healthcare.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide sound clinical knowledge and skills, act as clinical expert and resource, and provide comprehensive, quality client/family-centred health care services
• Collaborate with Psychogeriatric Resource consultants and mobile behaviour support resources in the development/refresh of the LTCH’s Behaviour Support Resource Team (BSRT)
• Provide leadership and support to the LTC home’s BSRT
• Coach LTC home staff in the use of frameworks such as PIECES and UFIRST to assess responsive behaviours, identify triggers and develop behaviour care plans and approaches to providing care to residents requiring behavioural support as well as their families
• Maintain a short-term active clinical caseload of older adults presenting with or at risk for responsive behaviours that may be associated with dementia, complex mental health, substance use and/or other neurological conditions
• Provide comprehensive bio-psychosocial geriatric assessments, treatment, follow-up and discharge planning in collaboration with the BSRT
• Provide coaching on the implementation of behaviour care plans and guide appropriate care plan transitions
• Assist in the transition of long-term care residents with responsive behaviours (new or existing) between community, hospital and neighbouring long-term care homes (LTCHs)
• Collaborate and communicate with BSRT members, Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Team, Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant, Long Term Care Behaviour Support Outreach Team, hospitals, CCAC, primary care and other health care professionals
• Convene and chair regular Behaviour Rounds that enable front line staff to discuss care plans with internal and external resources
• Identify the need for additional consultation and/or referrals to external services or specialties and coordinate referrals
• Assist in the implementation and sustainability of care plans and recommendations of external resources by providing coaching to LTCH staff
• Document all findings and interventions in a clear and concise manner in the client’s clinical record
• Document statistics and indicators as part of BSSP and submit regular reports
• Advocate for and, protect the individual rights of residents/clients
• Raise client-specific challenges/barriers to supervisor, as a means of identifying systemic issues where broader consultations may be required
• Maintain a current knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, mental health and addictions and neurological conditions
• Proactively identify training and education needs for the home and coordination with the PRCs to deliver capacity building supports
• Contribute to BSRT Lead community of practice
• Provide expert clinical assistance to neighbouring LTCH’s
• Performing other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Registered Practical Nurse with current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum one (1) year experience with clients in long-term care or residents in a long-term care home setting
• Current CPR/First Aid certification
• Training in Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA)
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill working with older adults presenting with or at risk for responsive behaviours that may be associated with dementia, complex mental health, substance use and/or other neurological conditions
• Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and mentor others
• Demonstrated ability to take professional accountability for leading, organizing, providing and delegating care activities for residents and families
  
  
  

PCH is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism. We believe diverse and inclusive teams support strong decision making, fosters a culture of belonging and allows us to better serve our people, residents, and community. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, we are committed to providing accommodations and will work with employees to meet their needs through the recruitment process. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please let us know. We embrace an inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply.

To learn more about PCH, visit our website here: https://partnerscommunityhealth.ca/



To learn more about Wellbrook Place, the new long-term care homes and seniors hub, click here: https://www.partnerscommunityhealth.ca/wellbrook-place/



Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.