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BSO Registered Practical Nurse (Long Term Care)
@ Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes
Fergus, Ontario
Overview
Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes is hiring a part-time BSO Registered Practical Nurse for its long-term care home in Fergus, Ontario. The role supports residents with dementia, mental health needs and behavioural changes. The posting states pay of $33.07 per hour under the Collective Agreement.
Pay:
$33.07 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide nursing care to long-term care residents
- Support residents with dementia, delirium and behavioural changes
- Complete RAI documentation and care planning
- Support family and caregiver needs
Requirements summary:
- Current College of Nurses of Ontario registration
- Geriatric long-term care experience
- Behavioural support training preferred
- Familiarity with RAI and WHMIS
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Registered Practical Nurse, College of Nurses of Ontario registration, WHMIS |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
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Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes
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Full company description
We have the privilege of taking care of nearly 1300 residents in our 15 Long Term Care Homes and over 700 residents in our 10 Retirement Homes across Southern and Eastern Ontario.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,295
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 500
- Reported office locations
- 264 Norwich Ave, Woodstock, Ontario N4S 3V9, CA
- Other recorded names
- Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes Ltd.
- Specialties
- Long Term Care
- Retirement Home
- Nursing Home
- Retirement Living
- Geriatric Nursing Care
- and Assisted Living
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
We have the privilege of taking care of nearly 1300 residents in our 15 Long Term Care Homes and over 700 residents in our 10 Retirement Homes across Southern and Eastern Ontario.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Woodstock, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Long Term CareRetirement HomeNursing HomeRetirement LivingGeriatric Nursing Careand Assisted Living |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 57 |
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Caressant Care is looking for a passionate BSO and Registered Practical Nurse RPN to join our team of care providers.
Location
Fergus, Ontario
Time Type
Part-Time
About Caressant Care
For over 50 years, Caressant Care has created a comfortable, caring home environment for our residents across Ontario, where they receive high-quality care. We proudly serve over 1,500 residents across our 15 long-term care homes and 10 retirement homes. Operating primarily in small towns, Caressant Care creates tight-knit communities where everyone knows and looks out for one another.
At Caressant Care, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and provide them with opportunities to learn and grow, whether they are seasoned professionals or just beginning their careers. Become part of our team and experience fulfilling, impactful work that brings joy to your life and the lives of others.
What we offer…
- At the core of our workforce is a passion for people, fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives, experiences, and beliefs.
- A caring and comfortable space for our residents, their families and our employees.
- Learning and growth opportunities for professionals at all stages of their careers.
- Competitive wages and benefits.
What you bring…
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Preference to candidates with extensive knowledge & skills working with residents with types of dementia, delirium, mental health, addictions, other neurological conditions, and/or acute behavioural changes.
- Training/knowledge of PIECES, GPA, U-First, Teepa Snow GEMs, PAC, Mental Health First Aid, Non-violent crisis interventions, DementiAbility, and any other courses required by Behavioural Supports Ontario, or willingness to receive training.
- Demonstration of maturity and responsibility, as well as leadership qualities.
- Geriatric long-term care experience.
- Good interpersonal skills, specifically enhanced knowledge of family and caregiver needs, are best served by a behavioural support system.
- Familiarity with RAI documentation & care planning functions.
- Familiar with WHMIS regulations and completing tests.
The pay rate is $33.07 per hour, and the terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
If this resonates with you, we would love to have a conversation about you joining our team! Please apply using the form below.
Our focus at Caressant Care is on hiring individuals whose skills and abilities will contribute most to our organization's success and who also mirror the communities in which we operate. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their ethnic and cultural background, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.
If you have questions or require accommodations during the application process, please email [email protected] or call 519-539-0408.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening.
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