Geriatric Emergency Management TFT

at  St Josephs Care Group

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Current unrestricted certificate of registration with the Ontario College of Nurses
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working within Specialized Geriatric Services and/or with geriatric population
• Completing assessment and treatment guided by the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment.
• Advanced knowledge, skills, understanding of best practices related to dementia, delirium, mental health and its effect on the person and family members/care partners

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent critical thinking, interpersonal, diplomatic and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Effective listening, observation and facilitation skills to effectively assess the client and provide appropriate treatment and consultation
• Ability to function and contribute as an effective team member and to work independently
• Excellent problem recognition skills with the ability to proactively achieve resolutions both through direction and negotiation and make decisions rapidly
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and commitment to client-centred care
• Experience in providing focused geriatric assessments using various tools in order to identify high risk geriatric patients
• Knowledge of community and regional services/resources for the geriatric population
• Demonstrated leadership experience and collaborative leadership style
• Demonstrated discharge planning experience
• Established networks with community/regional partners who specialize in servicing geriatric populations
• Demonstrated adherence to PFCC philosophy, knowledge of CNO standards of practice
• Demonstrated leadership and participation in patient flow initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage competing work demands
• Proficient computer skills in Meditech, Strata, Excel, Word & Power Point programs
• Demonstrated regular attendance at work

Assets:

• CNA Certificate in Geriatric Nursing/Rehab Nursing
• Membership in professional association e.g. RNAO
• Experience working with Indigenous persons and First Nations
• Knowledge of multi-cultural beliefs, values and perspectives with particular emphasis on Indigenous persons and First Nations

Please refer the Job description for details