Geriatric Nurse Specialist
1 month ago
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team at Fraser Health. As a Registered Nurse, Older Adult, you will provide direct patient care to acutely ill elderly patients, working collaboratively with the interprofessional care team to deliver person-centered care.
Key Responsibilities:- Assess patients within an acute care unit for elders, collecting information from various sources using skills of observation, communication, data review, and physical assessment.
- Makes a nursing diagnosis of the patient's condition and determines whether the condition can be improved or resolved by an appropriate nursing intervention.
- Plans, performs, and evaluates nursing interventions and care, collaborating with patients and their families/care givers in developing the care plan.
- Establishes a therapeutic relationship by demonstrating empathy, trust, and respect, advocating for the patient's rights to privacy, dignity, and access to information.
- Participates in the care and discharge planning process for patients on admission, ensuring the care plan is established and implemented effectively.
- Coordinates nursing care for the patient, sets priorities, assigns and delegates tasks to support staff, and makes referrals to the interprofessional care team according to established protocols and practice standards.
- Collaborates with members of the interprofessional care team, including Physicians, Licensed Practical Nurses, Patient Care Coordinator, Clinical Nurse Educators, and other healthcare professionals/providers, in the identification and resolution of issues, adjustments to care plans as required, and in regard to changes in patient condition.
- Teaches patients and families/care givers about illness prevention, health restoration, and health maintenance to help patients accomplish their healthcare goals.
- Assesses learning needs of the patient and family/care giver, provides information and demonstration of care activities to support self-care and the discharge plan.
- Documents assessments, nursing diagnosis, observations, interventions, patient/family responses, outcomes/evaluations, and referrals according to practice standards and Fraser Health procedures.
- Graduation from an approved school of Nursing with current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- One year recent related acute care experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
What We Offer:
Fraser Health offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. We are committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive, respectful, and supportive of our employees.
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