Geriatric Care Specialist

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Bayshore HealthCare Full time

Job Title: Geriatric Care Specialist

Job Summary:

Nurse Practitioner – Transitional Care Programs

Part Time Position

The Geriatric Care Specialist will provide specialized services in the management of patient care, working as a member of the inter-professional team. The role involves conducting patient assessments, diagnosing, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing pharmaceuticals, and performing specific procedures within the legislated scope of practice.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supports the needs of patient populations, including innovative approaches to care delivery
  • Provides comprehensive primary care to patients as part of an interdisciplinary/inter-professional team focused on creation of a person-centered plan of care
  • Reviews and updates primary care activities in line with organization goals and projected outcomes
  • Promotes evidence-based practice through the use of latest research-based guidelines
  • Ensures the provision of safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, patient- and family-centered care
  • Identifies and implements appropriate clinical documentation and record-keeping practices
  • Keeps up to date with health-related policy and implements if deemed appropriate to impact patient care in a positive manner
  • Participates in ongoing quality monitoring and improvement
  • Participates in creating, delivering, and maintaining an exceptional quality program
  • Creates an environment that builds on the principles of integrated team approach

Qualifications:

  • Completion of a recognized Primary Care or Adult Nurse Practitioner program with a minimum of 3 years of geriatric experience required
  • Able to prescribe controlled substances as authorized by CNO
  • Master of Nursing
  • Current Extended Class certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Sound working knowledge of hospital nursing functions, current needs in nursing, health care, and geriatric care
  • Previous experience in clinical work with geriatric clients; diagnosing and staging of dementia
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and to assess situations and problems efficiently and effectively
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, experience with written documentation, care plans, and dictation
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work well within an inter-professional team and to foster effective working relationships
  • Ability to exercise initiative and observe strict confidentiality
  • Demonstrated commitment to Bayshore core values
  • Expert wound care and IV skills

Bayshore is committed to a high-quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu, etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position-specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with, and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources, and policies that support each individual's purpose, potential, and wellbeing.

Bayshore operates in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes.


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