Geriatric Care Specialist

1 week ago

Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada NL Health Services Full time
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our team at NL Health Services. The successful candidate 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.
  • Integrate advanced knowledge and experience in delivering safe, effective, quality care to geriatric clients with dementia in a community, home-based setting.
  • Advocate within the healthcare delivery system on behalf of clients with dementia in primary care.
  • Liaise with healthcare delivery system and community partners to optimize geriatric dementia care.
  • Assist in the development, promotion, and implementation of best practice in geriatric primary care for dementia.
  • Practice prescriptive authority within the scope of practice for the NP.

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:

The successful candidate will work in a community, home-based setting and will be required to visit clients in their homes. A private vehicle is required for this position.

What We Offer:

NL Health Services is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

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