Geriatric Specialist, NLOT (Integrated Care)

Job summary

Provide expert geriatric assessment and care for long-term care residents with acute or chronic illnesses, supporting wellness and optimizing their health. Collaborate with interprofessional teams in long-term care homes and the hospital to assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate care, while building staff capacity and improving care quality.

Job details

Overview The Geriatric Specialist for the Nursing Led Outreach Team (NLOT) demonstrates a high level of autonomy and expertise in geriatric care to formulate clinical decisions. The Geriatric Specialist on the NLOT appropriately supports geriatric patient care for patients from Long Term Care Homes(LTCHs) within the catchment area with acute/chronic illness and promotes wellness and optimization of their current health condition while utilizing their expert assessment skills to ensure patients receive the best care. The principal responsibilities include utilizing and demonstrating a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base level of clinical competence in caring for elderly patients. The Geriatric Specialist NLOT collaborates and consults with the interprofessional team within the LTCHs and in hospital to ensure comprehensive assessment, analysis, treatment, planning and evaluation of resident’s care and capacity building with staff to improve the quality and scope of care provided to residents in LTCHs. EDUCATION Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Registration issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario, BSCN preferred. GNC (Geriatric Nurse Certificate) preferred. Current BLS mandatory. Qualifications Experience in providing effective professional practice leadership in a healthcare setting. 5 years of experience in Gerontology. Advanced health assessment: Experience in Emergency Department setting is preferred. Knowledge of current and future trends in Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM). Knowledge of community programs, clinics and networks for the geriatric population. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and teaching skills. Advocate for patients, staff, and the advancement of professional practice. Visible, approachable and dedicated to follow up. Works effectively as a team member. Strong computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite products. Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning. All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario. All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH. All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices. EMPLOYMENT EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team. Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs. This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate. MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.

What you’ll do

Provide expert geriatric assessment and care for long-term care residents with acute or chronic illnesses, supporting wellness and optimizing their health. Collaborate with interprofessional teams in long-term care homes and the hospital to assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate care, while building staff capacity and improving care quality.

Requirements

Requires current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario and five years of gerontology experience; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Geriatric Nurse Certificate are preferred, and current BLS is mandatory. Candidates should have advanced assessment skills, professional practice leadership experience, strong communication, critical thinking, problem-solving and teaching abilities, and knowledge of geriatric emergency management and community resources.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Geriatric Care · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Geriatric Care
• Advanced Health Assessment
• Clinical Decision-Making
• Emergency Department Experience
• Geriatric Emergency Management
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Patient Advocacy
• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Teaching
• Communication
• Professional Practice Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Care Planning
• Staff Capacity Building

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership

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