Exceptional Care–Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

• Centralized Education Fund – opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
• Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7 – you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health, and support staff).
• Wellness matters – our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Clinical Manager of Geriatrics, the Geriatrics Service Clinical Coordinator is an integral part of the Geriatrics Consult Service at the Brant Community Healthcare System. You work in collaboration with this team to provide expert clinical assessment and for making recommendations regarding the health care needs of the geriatric population across our hospital. Liaising with patients, families, and partners in the community and hospital, you will provide excellent, evidence-informed care to our geriatric population. You have the knowledge of community resources and are able to apply principles of patient and family centered care to your work and have skill in assessment, health promotion and health teaching. You have the ability to use critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision making skills and you possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You are able to work in a fast paced environment and effectively prioritize patient care needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Geriatrician and Geriatrics Team, complete comprehensive assessments and identify the needs of elderly patients in hospital
• Triages referrals with Geriatrician support
• Act as a resource/coach to staff in the care and management of elderly patients with complex medical and social issues
• Responsible for tracking and coordination of consults and the team’s priorities
• Obtains geriatric specific history from patient, family or other source which will contribute to comprehensive geriatric assessment
• Provides follow up on selected patients, upon direction by Geriatrician
• Provides recommendation regarding specific aspects of geriatric care (non-pharmacological strategies for delirium prevention, continence)
• Facilitate timely and safe discharge of elderly patients and to link them to community resources.
• Communicate assessment findings and needs of admitted patients to members of the receiving unit’s interdisciplinary team
• Promote a model of best practice in Older Adult Care nursing and a senior- friendly philosophy of care within the hospital

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in good standing
• CNA Certification in Gerontological Nursing
• GPA Certification
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification (BCLS)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of related clinical experience providing services to a geriatric population with medical, cognitive, mental health, addictions and behavioural complexities.
• Skills, knowledge and clinical practice with comprehensive Geriatric Assessments
• Sound understanding and knowledge of the Substitute Decisions Act and the Health Care Consent Act
• Excellent problem recognition and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to social and cultural diversity
• Highly developed organizational, communication and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of principles of adult education and comfort providing education in group settings
• Proficiency with MS Office, Meditech, Outlook and various database software

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.