Clinical Nurse Specialist, Geriatric Emergency Management

4 weeks ago

Old Toronto Ontario, CA Sinai Health System Full time
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Geriatric Emergency Management - (12006)

Sinai Health is looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for the Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) role. The role is located at our Mount Sinai Hospital campus.

Mount Sinai Hospital is part of a network of senior-friendly organizations supported by The Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto (RGP). The GEM role supports health care providers in the delivery of interdisciplinary, senior-friendly, and evidence-based care that optimizes the function and independence of seniors and supports aging in the community.

In this role you will:

  • Provide assessments to identify acute symptoms, underlying health conditions, physical, functional, emotional and cognitive status, home environment issues and home supports needed for the at-risk elderly identified in the Emergency Department.
  • Make recommendations for care for frail seniors and assist in their implementation within the ED, and other hospital services, including specialized geriatric services.
  • Initiate and/or coordinate the implementation of a comprehensive plan of care developed in collaboration with the ED team, the patient and family, and other multidisciplinary team members as necessary.
  • Assist in the development of linkages with community services (e.g. family physician, Community Care Access Centre, long-term care setting, ambulatory care RGP services) and specialized geriatric services.
  • Educate patients/families/staff both formally and informally regarding the particular needs of the elderly and the specialized care they require in the Emergency Department.
  • Develop innovative solutions to address opportunities for improved transitions of care between the ED and other community providers with a view to building capacity in the system.
  • Provide support to the ED in developing an elder-friendly emergency health care environment.
  • Participate in performance and statistical reporting requirements.
  • Participate in Emergency department improvement and hospital-wide initiatives to provide and improve the care of seniors.
  • Participate in the RGP's GEM liaison group activities and maintain links with other GEM nurses.
  • Engage in other system initiatives in relation to Mount Sinai Hospital.
  • Participate with the ED Leadership team in related administrative department activities.
  • Supports and fosters the philosophy, goals and standards of the Department of Nursing.

Job Requirements:

Mandatory:

  • Master's Degree in Nursing required from an accredited educational institution.
  • Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
  • Minimum 3 years of recent experience in Emergency nursing or Acute Medical/Surgical nursing.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Geriatric Nursing.
  • Member of Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO).

Preferred:

  • Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification in Geriatrics.

Skills and Knowledge:

  • Utilizes and demonstrates a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in the care of patients.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and customer services skills.
  • Proven experience successfully leading and facilitating change in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with the proven ability to manage competing demands.
  • Excellent decision making, problem recognition, problem-solving skills, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
  • Commitment to collaborative practice.
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced, multitasking, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions.
  • Ability to utilize information technology.
  • Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history.

If this sounds like you and you’re ready to build your career within nursing leadership, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.

Open Date: 8/12/2024

Posting Deadline: 8/23/2024

All applications must be submitted by no later than 4:00pm of the posting deadline date.

Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases.

Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care.

As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people/people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

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