FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status to the Hospital’s Workplace Health and Safety department.Position Overview:With growing demands for expert geriatrics services for our inpatient and Emergency Department populations, the Registered Nurse (RN) as a member of the Geriatric Medicine Consultation Service (GMCS) will provide consultation services for frail elderly patients with multiple comorbidities and complex medical regimes in hospital Working as a collaborative member of the interprofessional team, the RN (GMCS) functions in an expanded role, demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill level in their nursing assessments. The RN will identify and navigate potential patients for GMCS consultative services, contribute to the comprehensive geriatric assessment, and support and facilitate recommended care plan changes with the care team. This role will include building geriatric knowledge with local and corporate care teams. They will provide expert knowledge and support to the inpatient and ED teams in the care and treatment of frail elderly patients and work in

Certified in Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA). If the successful candidate does not have GPA certification, they will be required to complete GPA training within 2 months of hire.

3 years of recent clinical work experience with frail older adults and the ability to demonstrate knowledge and assessment skills of the older adult.