KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Implements the recognized competencies of an advanced practice nurse role: clinical practice; leadership and management; education/mentoring; and research.
• Provides excellence in clinical practice in the care of older adults and their caregivers, including leading the development and implementation of clinical best practices, practice guidelines, standardized protocols, etc.
• Supports the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical services and programs to improve the quality of care provided to older adults and their caregivers.
• Provides consultative support to local SGS teams and partners to advance clinical practice and build system capacity; mentors and coaches interprofessional teams in complex cases.
• Educates and mentors members of SGS interprofessional teams and other clinicians across the region to build regional and local capacity in the care of older adults and caregivers.
• Promotes a learning environment for older adults, caregivers, health service providers, health care students, leaders and policy makers.
• Uses research and leading practices to inform clinical care, education and planning. As appropriate, leads or participates in quality improvement initiatives to influence clinical practice, planning and/or policy.
• Participates in data and information analysis to identify and address gaps in care, issues in practice, risk issues and/or concerns impacting the safety of older adults or their caregivers.
• As appropriate, represents the NSM SGS Program locally, regionally and provincially.
• Builds strong collaborative relationships with key internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Manager has the right to assign additional responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or other health related science Required
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario Required
• Current certification in Gerontology and/or Geriatrics e.g. academic institution, GNC(C) from the Canadian Nurses Association Required
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and operational vehicle
• P.I.E.C.E.S., Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA), Positive Approaches to Care (PAC), Montessori training
• Membership in professional associations and/or interest groups preferred
• Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
• Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to adapt readily to change and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
• Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation)
• Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills.

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