Company Description Job Description Additional responsibilities may include:
- Direct Comprehensive Care - Obtains and documents a comprehensive health history, performs a physical examination on patients requiring acute geriatric assessment, collaborates closely with the Geriatricians and other members of the Interdisciplinary team, and coordinates care involving other healthcare providers.
- Leadership - Provides leadership in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of quality management programs. Participates and provides leadership in the strategic planning process for the delivery of Geriatric care. Supports educational initiatives directed at Nursing and Allied Health staff to promote and provide Geriatric care that meets best practice standards.
- Education - Contributes to the development/implementation and evaluation of patient education programs. Conducts educational teaching sessions with patients and/or families with a focus on health promotion, disease prevention, and impact of illness experience on the patient and family.
- Research - Encourages, supports, and facilitates the development of researchable questions in clinical practice.
- Consultation - Provides consultation internally and externally for clinical practice issues within the NP's area of specialty and scope of practice.
Qualifications
- Current registration in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
- Master's Degree in Nursing required
- Minimum 3 years Nursing Experience, with Geriatric expertise preferred
- CNA Specialty Certification in Gerontology preferred
- Eligible for cross-appointment to an academic institution preferred
- Membership in related professional associations required, e.g. (NPAO, RNAO, Geriatric Nursing Association membership, etc.)
- Innovative, creative and professional role model
- Ability to prioritize/organize multiple demands
- Ability to work autonomously
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Able to meet the physical demands of the position
- Satisfactory employment and attendance record required
Additional Information
Halton Healthcare
