Job Summary

The RPN: Dementia-Care Specialist & Team Mentor (Part-Time) at Southbridge Care Homes is a specialized clinical leadership role in Toronto. Operating as a “Behavioral Clinician,” you are responsible for more than just standard nursing; you are the architect of Person-Centred Care strategies for residents with complex neurocognitive disorders. This role requires the “wit” to analyze intricate behavioral data and the “grit” to mentor a frontline team through the challenges of high-acuity long-term care.

Job Details

Employer: Southbridge Care Homes.
Location: Toronto, ON (In-person).
Base Rate: Starting at $33.46 per hour (Salary range: $60K–$80K pro-rated).
Position Type: Part-Time.
Schedule: Includes some evening and weekend hours to support the “Sundowning” and family engagement periods.

Key Responsibilities

Behavioral Assessment: Utilize clinical tools (such as PIECES or DOSS) to assess “Responsive Behaviors” and identify underlying physical or environmental triggers.
Care Strategy Design: Develop and implement individualized care plans that move beyond pharmacological interventions toward therapeutic, person-centred engagement.
Team Mentorship: Act as a clinical resource and coach for PSWs and fellow nursing staff, modeling best practices in dementia care and de-escalation.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Facilitate communication between families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure a unified approach to resident well-being.
Quality Assurance: Monitor the effectiveness of behavioral interventions and adjust care plans in real-time to maintain a high standard of safety and dignity.
Medication Management: Oversee the administration of specialized medications, with a strong focus on reducing the use of antipsychotics in dementia care.

Candidate Profile

The “Clinical Mentor”: A Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in good standing with the CNO, possessing at least 2 years of experience in Ontario Long-Term Care.
Diagnostic Wit: Exceptional problem-solving skills with a “Dementia-First” clinical lens.
Leadership Grit: The ability to remain calm and lead a team during acute behavioral episodes or high-pressure clinical shifts.
Communication Mastery: Superior verbal and written skills for documenting complex behavioral trends and navigating sensitive family discussions.
Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, and its specific mandates regarding resident rights and restraints.

Technical Insights: The Neurocognitive Care Framework

In 2026, specialized dementia care relies on “Non-Pharmacological Primacy.”

The PIECES™ Framework: You will be the point person for the P.I.E.C.E.S. model—evaluating Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Capabilities, Environment, and Social factors to solve clinical puzzles.
Environmental Modification: You will lead the team in “Milieu Management,” adjusting lighting, acoustics, and signage to reduce “Exit-Seeking” and agitation without the use of physical restraints.
The “ABCD” of Behavior: You will mentor staff in tracking the Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence, and Debriefing cycle to turn every incident into a learning opportunity.

$\text{Behavior} = \text{Communication of Unmet Need}$

Job Description

Do you believe that every resident, regardless of their cognitive journey, deserves to be understood and respected? Southbridge Care Homes is seeking an RPN Dementia-Care Specialist to join our Toronto team. We aren’t just managing “symptoms”; we are honoring the individuals behind the diagnosis. If you have the “grit” to lead a team through a difficult shift and the “wit” to discover the “why” behind a resident’s distress, you belong in our leadership circle.

In this role, you are a “Clinical Compass.” You understand that in dementia care, your greatest tools are empathy and evidence-based strategy. Your goal is to provide “Excellence in Behavioral Support,” ensuring that every resident lives with dignity and every staff member feels empowered. We look for “Integrity-first” nurses who are passionate about geriatric mental health and ready to mentor the next generation of caregivers.

Joining Southbridge means joining a leader in Ontario’s long-term care sector that values specialized expertise. We offer competitive starting wages, a supportive interdisciplinary environment, and the opportunity to specialize in one of the most vital fields of modern nursing. If you are a dedicated RPN with a commitment to “Person-Centred Excellence and Team Mentorship,” we invite you to apply and help us redefine what it means to care for Toronto’s seniors.

Southbridge Care Homes: Bridging Lives with Meaning

Southbridge Care Homes is a major Ontario-based provider of long-term care and retirement living, operating with a mission to “provide quality care and services through innovation and excellence.” Their organizational culture is anchored by the acronym LIVE: Live life to the fullest, Implement change through innovation, Value the freedom of choice, and Exceed expectations. Southbridge emphasizes a “person-centered” approach, aiming to create environments where residents feel connected and supported. While they are a large-scale operator, they maintain a focus on operational excellence and risk reduction, often partnering with industry leaders like Extendicare Assist to manage day-to-day clinical operations and ensure high-quality care standards.

While Southbridge manages dozens of homes across the province, their presence in the Toronto and GTA area is defined by several key long-term care communities:

Main Street Terrace (Toronto): Located at 77 Main Street (near Danforth and Victoria Park), this is a 150-bed accredited home known for being deeply embedded in its local community. It offers 24-hour nursing, physiotherapy, and a diverse range of social programs.
Craiglee Nursing Home (Scarborough): Situated at 102 Craiglee Drive, this facility is recognized for its family-oriented atmosphere and long-standing history of community volunteerism.
Kennedy Lodge (Scarborough): Located at 1000 Ellesmere Road, this is one of their larger sites, providing specialized long-term care services in a bustling part of the city.
Humber Valley Terrace & Westside (Etobicoke): These locations serve the western reaches of the city, providing specialized nursing and personal care.

The “brain” of the organization—the Southbridge Care Homes Corporate Office—is located at 766 Hespeler Road in Cambridge, Ontario. From this central hub, they oversee the acquisition, management, and significant redevelopment projects that are currently modernizing long-term care across the province. Working or living with Southbridge in Toronto places you at the intersection of a large corporate healthcare network and the intimate, community-focused reality of neighborhood-based care.

To apply for this job please visit southbridgecarehomes.com.