Coordinator, Specialized Geriatric Services

**DEPARTMENT**:MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS SERVICES**

**POSITION: ONE (1) TEMPORARY FULL TIME COORDINATOR, SPECIALIZED GERIATRIC SERVICES**

**SITE: NBRHC - NORTH BAY**

**HOURS: DAYS**

The Coordinator is responsible for providing organizational and system leadership for the overall coordination and program development of specialized geriatric services including Seniors’ Mental Health, Behavioural Supports Ontario and the emerging Geriatric Medicine Outpatient Clinic. In conjunction with the Manager, the Coordinator works collaboratively with North East partners in system level planning for the provision of quality, evidence informed care to older adults.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Minimum four (4) year Bachelor’s Degree with a specialization within a health related field from an accredited university
- Current certificate of registration in good standing with an applicable regulatory college is required.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working as a health professional in a health care environment with a focus on older adults
- Minimum of two (2) years working in a leadership/supervisory role, preferably in a health care environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of best practices for dementia, delirium, depression and other mental health issues and their effect on patients, families and service providers.
- Demonstrated knowledge in the management of geriatric syndromes, including delirium, polypharmacy, falls and functional decline, acute/sub-acute cognitive changes, bowel/bladder, and nutrition/hydration problems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Specialized Geriatric Services across the care continuum including primary care and community support services (i.e. Alzheimer’s society, Home and Community care).

**Skills/Abilities**:

- Demonstrated excellence in clinical-reasoning, critical thinking skills, assessment, documentation, intervention and care planning skills
- Demonstrated ability to interact with physicians and other healthcare providers in a collaborative, professional, intelligent, and effective manner.
- Strong leadership, communication, team building and creative problem solving skills
- Demonstrated cultural awareness and competencies in working with patients and care partners from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience with change management, quality improvement and innovation
- Proficient computer skills particularly with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and patient information systems.
- Understanding of multiple regulated health professions and associated Acts
- Familiarity with collective agreements, scheduling
- Demonstrated time management, prioritization and organizational skills
- Demonstrated commitment to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events required
- Must demonstrate good attendance
- Bilingualism may be required as determined by compliance with the French Language Services Act

**THE ORGANIZATION**

North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) is a unique health care organization with three primary roles: providing acute care services to North Bay and its surrounding communities, functioning as the district referral centre providing specialist services for smaller communities in the area, and it’s the specialized mental health service provider serving all of northeast Ontario. At more than 400 beds, our state-of-the-art regional health centre has over 150 physicians, 2300 employees and 250 volunteers.

**THE COMMUNITY**

North Bay is located 3.5 hours north of Toronto, just north of the district of Muskoka, and 3.5 hours west of Ottawa. With a population of 54,000 and a catchment area of 180,000, it is a safe and welcoming community that offers a healthy and balanced environment for working, living and raising a family. North Bay is situated on the shores of two large lakes (Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake) and boasts beautiful scenery and four distinct seasons. Whatever your interests are, you will have access to numerous activities and amenities within minutes from your home-reclaim your work-life balance and join us

**Criminal Reference Check including the Vulnerable Sector Check recent within six (6) months is a requirement**
- We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest._
- **NBRHC is committed to achieving 100% compliance with its COVID-19 Vaccine Policy. As a result, please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at the Health Centre, all new hires must be compliant with our COVID-19 Vaccination **_
- **Policy and must be fully vaccinated prior to commencing employment. To be considered fully vaccinated, an individual must **_**have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or a combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by the World Health **_**Organization (e.g. two doses of a two-dose vaccine series or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series) and received the final **_**dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago.**_

**Salary**: $40.56-$50.70 per hour

**Benefits**:

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