Clinical Nurse Specialist, Geriatric Emergency Management

Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Clinical Nurse Specialist focused on Geriatric Emergency Management at Mount Sinai Hospital. In this role, you will utilize your nursing expertise to assess and coordinate care for high-risk older adults in the Emergency Department, ensuring they receive tailored support and resources. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team while also educating staff and families to improve patient care transitions and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Emergency nursing or Acute Medical/Surgical nursing.
• Registered Nurse, with CNO accreditation.
• Expertise in Geriatric Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for at-risk older adults in the Emergency Department.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate staff and families about the needs of older adults.

Skills

Clinical competence

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Baccalaureate degree in nursing (CNO-approved)

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist, Geriatric Emergency Management

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Sinai Health is looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for the Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) role. The role is located at our Mount Sinai Hospital campus.

Mount Sinai Hospital is part of a network of senior-friendly organizations supported by The Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto (RGP). As a CNS GEM, you are a member of the Emergency Department (ED) leadership team. You will provide a specialized clinical resource in our hospital's ED for assessing and treating risk older adults. You will screen and assess older adults at high risk and co-ordinate care and follow-up with the interdisciplinary team. You will serve as a consultant and in some cases, engage directly with the care providers and/or community supports to develop a plan of care.

In This Role You Will

• Complete assessments to identify acute symptoms, underlying health conditions, physical, functional, emotional and cognitive status, home environment issues and home supports needed for the at-risk older adult in the Emergency Department (ED).
• Make recommendations for care for frail seniors and assists in their implementation within the ED, and other hospital services, including specialized geriatric services.
• Initiate and/or coordinates the implementation of a comprehensive plan of care developed in collaboration with the ED team, the patient and their essential care partners, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Assist in the development of linkages with community services.
• Educate patients/families/staff both formally and informally regarding the particular needs of the older adult and the specialized care they require in the ED.
• Develop innovative solutions to address opportunities for improved transitions of care between the ED, inpatient units and/or community providers.
• Provide support to the ED in developing a senior-friendly health care environment.
• Participate in performance and statistical reporting requirements.
• Participate in ED quality improvement and hospital-wide initiatives to and improve the care of older adults.
• Engage in other system initiatives in relation to Sinai Health.
• Participate in the RGP's activities and maintain links with other GEM nurses.
• Support and fosters the philosophy, goals and standards of the Department of Nursing
  
  

Job Requirements

Mandatory

• Successful completion of a Master's degree in nursing from a CNO accredited academic institution
• NOTE: A baccalaureate degree from a CNO-approved nursing program with a Master's Degree in a related discipline may be considered and applicants currently enrolled in and scheduled to complete their Master's Degree program within approximately the first year of hire may be considered
• Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Minimum 3 years of recent experience in Emergency nursing or Acute Medical/Surgical nursing
• Demonstrated expertise in Geriatric Nursing
• Member of Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO)
  

Preferred

• Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification in Geriatrics
  
  

Skills and Knowledge

• Utilizes and demonstrates a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in the care of patients
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and customer services skills
• Proven experience successfully leading and facilitating change in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the proven ability to manage competing demands.
• Excellent decision making, problem recognition, problem-solving skills, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Commitment to collaborative practice
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced, multitasking, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions
• Ability to utilize information technology
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history
  
  

If this sounds like you and you’re ready to build your career within nursing leadership, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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