Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioural Neurology (4W)

Baycrest Hospital

has an exciting opportunity for a

REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Behavioural Neurology (4 West)

Posting Number: 10337

Position Type: Temporary Part-Time (up to 10months)

Shift Type: Day, every other weekend (subject to change)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 15 Hours, 7.5 hrs/shift

Union: ONA

Hourly Pay Rate: $41.15 - $58.98

Date Posted: November 11, 2026

Internal Closing Date: November 18, 2026

About Us

At Baycrest Hospital, older adults receive specialized post-acute inpatient care informed by deep expertise in aging and brain health, delivered with compassion and clinical excellence.

The Behavioural Neurology unit cares for patients with behavioural challenges related to a neurocognitive disease. We offer a short-term in-hospital program that assesses and treats people with dementia-related behaviours that can put themselves or others at risk.

Job Summary

Inpatient Behavioral Neurology Unit on 4 West is a short stay secure inpatient unit for adults with neurologic compromises. It offers a specialized interdisciplinary service that focuses on diagnosis, assessment and treatment of complex neurological diseases and associated behavioural symptoms. The overall goal is to enhance the wellbeing of the client and improve their quality of life.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Provides sound clinical knowledge and assessment skills, acts as clinical expert and resource and provides comprehensive, quality client/family centred health care services from admission, through transfers and discharge
Plans for, delivers and evaluates nursing interventions, including medications, as well as treatments which fall within the RN’s scope of practice
Provides client-centred care within interdisciplinary care team to meet the personal care, activation, recreation and spiritual needs of clients
Participating actively in the teaching programs for nurses and nursing students

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

Current registration, in good standing, from the College of Nurses of Ontario (‘CNO’) is required
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (‘BCLS’) certificate, Level C - Automated External Device (‘AED’) is required
BScN, PIECES and Crisis Prevention Institute ('CPI') certificates preferred
Demonstrated ability to take professional accountability for leading, organizing, providing and delegating care activities for clients and families
Experience working with clients with cognitive impairment/dementia and experience working with clients who exhibit high intensity responsive behaviours preferred
Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills
Basic computer skills – Meditech, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred

Why Baycrest

Baycrest puts people first, offering rewards and programs to support your health, well-being, and growth. (Eligibility varies by role and employment status.)

· Competitive pay

· Extended health and dental coverage

· Defined-benefit pension plan (HOOPP)

· Paid vacation and statutory holidays

· Maternity and parental leave top-up programs

· Employee and family assistance program (EFAP)

· On-site fitness facilities

· Employee discount program

· Tuition reimbursement

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Current Baycrest employees must apply online through the Baycrest intranet. Applications submitted through the external careers website will only be considered after the internal application process. If you are a current employee and are unable to access the intranet, please contact Human Resources for assistance.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen.

Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at hospitalrecruitment@baycrest.org or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.

This position is located at 3560 Bathurst Street, Toronto. View the Google Map in full screen.

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