Seniors Nurse Clinician

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from a recognized nursing program with Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification for specialty and/or service area; or

Minimum of three years recent related experience in geriatrics and a working knowledge of geriatric mental health and addictions; or

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the current theories, technologies and practices in the specialty area including geriatric assessment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Ability to plan, organize and evaluate patient care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Ability to assess learning needs of people throughout the life cycle.
• Ability to apply the principles of adult learning in individual and group settings.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers, physicians, community agencies, representatives, patients/clients/residents and families.
• Valid Class 5 vehicle license.