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Registered Nurse - Geriatric Medicine Consultation Service (
Job description
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
Responsibilities & skills
Education
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.
Experience
3 years of recent clinical work experience with frail older adults and the ability to demonstrate knowledge and assessment skills of the older adult.
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Scarborough Health Network
Company Biography:Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. Learn more at shn.ca
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