Clinical Nurse Specialist - Not specified, Canada - Lakeridge Health

Description

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Department:
Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) Consultation

Program:
Corporate Transition Management

Status:
Temporary Full Time (12 Months)
- 8 Hour Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends (Subject to Change)

Location:
Lakeridge Health Oshawa

Wage Schedule:
$65.170 per hour

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide expert clinical resource in fast-paced hospital Emergency Departments (ED) specializing in geriatric care.
- Assess, plan interventions, support transition planning with Home First Philosophy.
- Implement and evaluate care for elderly persons with complex geriatric health problems.
- Collaborate with patients, families, interprofessional teams, and community partners.
- Assist elderly individuals in achieving optimal independent functioning.
- Reduce Alternate Level of Care days and ED visits.
- Observe trends, suggest system improvements, and initiate quality enhancements.
- Contribute to hospital-wide geriatric capacity building and quarterly regional metric reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Geriatric Nursing Specialty certification preferred.
- Member of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario.
- Competent in performing CPR at a Basic Cardiac Life Support level.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal, problem-solving, and teaching abilities.
- Advanced knowledge of nursing process, consultation, program planning, and crisis management.
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively within interprofessional teams.
- Proven analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Significant experience in Gerontological nursing and education.
- Comprehensive knowledge of community supports for the senior population.
- Committed to core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork, and Joy.
- Understanding and commitment to Lakeridge Health's safety programs and practices.
- Good attendance record and capability to maintain the same standard.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Employment terms adhere to Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.

Lakeridge Health appreciates all applicants but will only contact those selected for interviews.
- External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector (dated within the past six months).
- Accommodations will be provided in the recruitment and assessment process in line with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
- Lakeridge Health values inclusion, diversity, and fosters a respectful and inclusive work culture.
- Equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all qualified individuals.
- Committed to providing a safe work environment and preventing COVID-19 transmission.
- New team members need to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination during their health assessment post-offer/pre-employment, respecting exemptions under the Ontario Human Rights code.