Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Specialist

4 weeks ago


Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Lakeridge Health Full time

Job Summary:

The Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Specialist will provide leadership in specialized comprehensive geriatric services across all programs and five sites at Lakeridge Health. This role requires a Nurse Practitioner with a passion for geriatric care and a strong commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork, and Joy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a consult for Lakeridge Health Geriatric patients by promoting excellence in geriatric care through the roles of consultant, educator, researcher, and leader.
  • Support the advancement of geriatric care through the provision of comprehensive geriatric assessments and, as appropriate, providing diagnosis, treatment, and management plans to address the needs of older adults and their caregivers.
  • Provide leadership and guidance for initiatives and planning related to geriatric care.
  • Work in collaboration with consulting Geriatricians to facilitate early assessment and intervention for patients requiring geriatric consults.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance care practice across geriatric care and be an active participant with a geriatric lens in policy and procedure development.

Qualifications:

  • Completion of a recognized Primary Care or Adult Nurse Practitioner program.
  • Masters of Nursing.
  • Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario - Extended Class.
  • CAN Certification in Geriatrics would be an asset.
  • BLS required.
  • Additional specialty education in Gerontology preferred.
  • Experience and/or education in Palliative care is an asset.
  • 1-3 years of demonstrated experience as a Nurse Practitioner required.
  • 3-5 years experience in seniors care.
  • Demonstrated in-depth expertise regarding clinical assessment and acute care needs of the vulnerable elderly.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a self-directed manner with well-developed leadership, critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively.
  • Demonstrates extensive knowledge and skill working with individuals with various types of Major Neurocognitive Diseases, Behaviour and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD), delirium, and addictions.
  • Valid Ontario Drivers License, a safe and operational vehicle, and an ability to travel to all five Lakeridge Health sites.
  • Must have satisfactory performance record.
  • Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork, and Joy.
  • Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient, and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area.

Conditions of Employment:

  • The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and the Ontario Nurses Association (RN Bargaining Unit Local 051).
  • Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.
  • Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
  • Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID-19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.


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