Clinical Nurse Specialist

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

GEM nurses provide an expert clinical resource in the fast paced hospital Emergency Departments (ED). They specialize in geriatric care to assess, plan interventions, support transition planning using a Home First Philosophy, implement and evaluate care of the elderly persons with complex geriatric health problems in collaboration with patient, family, interprofessional teams and with community partners. Their focus is to assist a diverse population of elderly persons to achieve optimal independent functioning, reduce Alternate Level of Care days and ED visits. GEM Nurses observe for trends and potential system improvements and initiates quality improvements as needed. The GEM Nurse role includes hospital wide geriatric capacity building and reporting of quarterly regional metrics.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Master's degree preferred;
• Geriatric Nursing Specialty certification preferred
• Member of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario;
• Competent to perform CPR at a Basic Cardiac Life Support level;
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication;
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and teaching skills;
• Advanced knowledge of the nursing process, the consultation process, program planning, community linkage, research methodology, pertinent legislation, and crisis management;
• Ability to function independently and / or collaboratively within the interprofessional team;
• Proven analytical thinking and problem solving skills;
• Significant experience in Gerontological nursing and education;
• Excellent knowledge of community supports for the senior population
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion,Innovation, Teamwork, and Joy
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area; and,
• Proven good attendance record with capabilities of maintaining this same standard

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.

Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer / Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.

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