GEM Nurse Clinician -Specialized Geriatric Services - Regular Part-time 2024-9904

Join our Specialized Geriatric Services team as a GEM Nurse Clinician, where you'll play a vital role in assessing and connecting frail seniors within the Emergency Department. Working closely with an interprofessional team, your responsibilities will include: • Conducting detailed geriatric assessments, developing care plans, and implementing recommendations for seniors with complex geriatric conditions. • Collaborating with healthcare professionals to create and execute a comprehensive care plan. • Educating senior patients, their caregivers, and coaching staff on best practices in geriatric care. • Participating in Specialized Geriatric Services, and hospital-wide meetings, committees, and planning sessions as needed. • Maintaining accurate patient records and measuring workload in line with organizational and professional standards. Qualifications/Skills: • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required. Master’s degree in Nursing or Gerontology is preferred • Current College of Nurses of Ontario Certificate of Competence; current B.C.L.S. • Working knowledge of community resources, HCCSS, RGP, and specialized geriatric programs • Additional training and/or experience in Gerontology is required • Knowledge of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) • Well skilled in geriatric assessment of physical and mental illness • Demonstrated ability to function on an interprofessional team • Excellent organizational skills, problem solving and time management skills • Ability to adapt to change, be flexible in an ever-changing environment • Excellent oral and written communication, and computer skills

Location: Toronto, CA

Posted Date: 9/28/2024