Vacancy Detail

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Department: GEM Consultation
Program: CAPACITY ACCESS/PT TRANSFER
Status: Regular Full Time
8, 10 and 12 Hour Shifts; Days and Weekends Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Oshawa & Bowmanville
Wage Schedule: $49.490 - $67.130 per hour
File Number: 2500002684

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, implement and evaluate care of persons with complex geriatric health problems in collaboration with patient, family, interprofessional teams and with community partners. Their focus is to assist both the non-admitted and admitted elderly person to achieve optimal independent functioning, reduce Alternate Level of Care days, and ED visits. The GEM Nurse role includes hospital wide geriatric capacity building and reporting for regional metrics.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
* Master's degree 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 and crisis management;
* Ability to function 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 frail elderly
* 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.

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 for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.