Clinical Nurse Specialist, Geriatric Emergency Management

Sinai Health System; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist for Geriatric Emergency Management at their Mount Sinai Hospital campus. This role involves assessing and coordinating care for high-risk older adults in the Emergency Department, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and enhancing care transitions. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in nursing and experience in geriatric nursing, with a commitment to improving patient care outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years recent experience in Emergency or Acute Medical/Surgical nursing.
• Expertise in Geriatric Nursing.
• Membership in the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments to identify symptoms and health conditions in older adults.
• Coordinate comprehensive care plans in collaboration with the ED team and patients.
• Educate patients and families about specialized care needs.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Decision-making skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Conflict resolution skills

Proficiency with information technology

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist, Geriatric Emergency Management - (13175)

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Job Type: Regular Full Time

Organizational Department: Sinai Health > Mount Sinai Hospital > Nursing Administration

Employee Group: Non Union

Location: Mount Sinai Hospital Campus - Toronto, ON M5G 1X5 CA (Primary)

Travel Requirement: Hours (subject to change)

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Job Description

Sinai Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) at our Mount Sinai Hospital campus.

Mount Sinai Hospital is part of a network supported by The Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto (RGP). As a CNS GEM, you will be a member of the Emergency Department (ED) leadership team, providing specialized clinical resources for assessing and treating high-risk older adults in the ED. Your responsibilities include screening, assessing, coordinating care, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and community supports to develop care plans.

In this role, you will:

1. Complete assessments to identify symptoms, health conditions, functional, emotional, cognitive status, and home environment issues in older adults in the ED.
2. Make care recommendations for frail seniors and assist in their implementation across hospital services, including specialized geriatric services.
3. Coordinate comprehensive care plans in collaboration with the ED team, patients, their families, and other healthcare providers.
4. Develop linkages with community services.
5. Educate patients, families, and staff about the needs of older adults and specialized care in the ED.
6. Innovate solutions to improve care transitions between ED, inpatient units, and community providers.
7. Support the development of a senior-friendly healthcare environment in the ED.
8. Participate in performance reporting, quality improvement initiatives, and system-wide projects.
9. Engage with RGP activities and maintain links with other GEM nurses.
10. Uphold the standards and philosophy of the Department of Nursing.

Job Requirements

Mandatory:

• Master's degree in nursing from a CNO-accredited institution (or equivalent as specified).
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Minimum 3 years recent experience in Emergency or Acute Medical/Surgical nursing.
• Expertise in Geriatric Nursing.
• Membership in the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO).

Preferred:

• Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification in Geriatrics.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong theoretical knowledge and advanced clinical skills in patient care.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Experience leading and facilitating change within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Commitment to collaborative practice and working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with information technology.
• Good work performance and attendance record.

If you are interested and ready to advance your nursing leadership career, apply now and tell us why you would be a great addition to our team.