Apn, Gem and Geriatric Medicine Consult Team - Ottawa, Canada - The Ottawa Hospital

The Ottawa Hospital

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

3 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About The Ottawa Hospital:

Inspired by research and driven by compassionThe Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multicampus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.
From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex healthcare challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Rotation/Shifts:

Days, 8 hour shifts.
For information purposes only
The Hospital reserves the right to change.

Basic Requirements:

Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
Masters preparation in nursing or Masters degree in a related discipline with an undergraduate degree in nursing;
Member of the RNAO;
Current BCLS;
Recent experience in emergency / critical care in an acute care setting;
Minimum of three (3) years recent specialized geriatric experience in acute care;
Demonstrated clinical knowledge and expertise in specialized geriatrics and gerontology;
Demonstrated understanding of innovative models of service delivery in Senior Friendly care;
Experience with health assessment and clinical decisionmaking within a clinical specialty;
Previous research utilization and evaluation experience;
Previous adult education experience;
Previous program development experience;
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, problem solving and decisionmaking skills;
Demonstrated leadership competence;
Experience working collaboratively with clinical staff to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate clinical interventions;
Expert communicator with strong teamwork skills;
Advanced knowledge of the consultation process as it relates to individuals, groups and/or system;
Experience as a liaison and consultant to other health care facilities/institutions regarding patient care and health services;
Experience providing consultation to nursing staff, managers, physicians, and other team members regarding clinical and professional practice issues;
Experience providing consultations to patients and families/caregivers;
Knowledge of the regional healthcare system in the area of geriatrics;
Experience participating in unitbased quality improvement/risk management programs;
Applies relevant research and a broad range of theories/frameworks to clinical practice using critical thinking decision making skills;
Ability to utilize research / evidencebased information to recommend nursing interventions;
Monitors, evaluates and documents outcomes of decisions and interventions;
Knowledge of computers including MS Office suite of software

Preferred Qualifications:

CNA Certification in Gerontology;
Proficiency in English and French oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

What you can expect from us:

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the worldclass care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection.

We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.