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Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
2 months ago
Job Summary:
NL Health Services is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our team. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide geriatric primary health care and supportive care to clients and families in the community environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive geriatric assessments and develop strategies to reduce falls, prevent delirium, and maintain optimal chronic disease management in the home.
- Advocate for clients with dementia in primary care and liaise with healthcare delivery systems and community partners to optimize geriatric dementia care.
- Develop, promote, and implement best practices in geriatric primary care for dementia.
- Practice prescriptive authority within the scope of practice for the Nurse Practitioner.
- Collaborate with the lead physician/principal investigator, research co-investigators, and other professionals to improve practice and dementia care outcomes.
Requirements:
- Graduation from a nurse practitioner program approved by Central Health.
- Current registration as a nurse practitioner with the Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Current BLS for healthcare providers from the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
- Gentle Persuasive Approach or willingness to complete next available course.
- CNA certification in Gerontology or willingness to complete next available course.
- Advanced and current knowledge in comprehensive geriatric assessments, dementia assessments, and proficient knowledge in differential diagnosis of dementia, delirium, and depression.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated skill in using healthcare-based computer systems, CRMS, and Meditech.
Working Conditions:
75 hours bi-weekly (shift work may be required). Salary: NS-35 ($62.40). Central Health is an equal opportunity employer.
