Geriatric Nurse Coordinator, Ambulatory Care Programs, Full Time, Ambulatory Clinics

Providence Care; Kingston; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

On-site parking

Education bursaries

On-site café

Job summary

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current, unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Minimum three years of clinical experience in geriatrics, care of the elderly and/or seniors health.
• Completion of the PGLO Geriatrics Leadership Office orientation or equivalent, or commitment to complete within 3–6 months of hire.
• Minimum two years of complex care coordination experience in a clinical leadership/coordinator role within a healthcare setting, ambulatory care preferred.
• Advanced education in geriatrics is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Reviews complex incoming referrals using advanced clinical judgment to determine appropriateness, urgency, and pathway alignment.
• Conducts comprehensive nursing assessments and synthesizes referral information across medical, functional, cognitive, and psychosocial domains.
• Coordinates nursing and clinical support for scheduled clinics and plans physician interventions.
• Anticipates patient care needs and coordinates assessments to optimize clinic flow and clinician time.
• Provides education and counselling using health literacy principles and adult learning strategies.
• Acts as an independent clinical resource within the outpatient geriatrics team to improve patient flow and access.
• Identifies issues and contributes to solutions to improve patient care and clinic operations.

Skills

Clinical geriatrics experience

Care coordination

Leadership/coordination

Care planning

Evidence-informed practice

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

CNO registration (Ontario)

Advanced education in geriatrics (asset)

Job description

Job Code: 26492

Status: Full Time

Location: Providence Care Hospital

Union: ONA PCH

Wage: $43.47 - $62.49

Posting Period: August 15, 2026 - August 21, 2026

The Geriatric Nurse Coordinator, Ambulatory Care Programs (RN) provides advanced, autonomous nursing care within an outpatient geriatrics program serving older adults with complex and often unpredictable health needs. Working within an evidence-informed framework, the role integrates comprehensive geriatric assessment, clinical triage, care coordination, and longitudinal follow-up to support optimal patient outcomes and timely access to specialized geriatric services. Applying advanced clinical judgment and assessment skills, the Geriatric Nurse Coordinator evaluates referral appropriateness, supports care pathway planning, and provides proactive case management for patients with multimorbidity, frailty, cognitive impairment, and other geriatric syndromes. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, the role collaborates closely with physicians, allied health professionals, primary care providers, and community partners to deliver integrated, patient- and caregiver-centered care while contributing to quality improvement and service excellence.

Skills And Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Current, unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience in geriatrics, care of the elderly and/or seniors health required
• Completion of the Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Office (PGLO) Provincial Common Orientation (Geriatrics) or equivalent training required, or commitment to complete within 3-6 months of hire
• Minimum two (2) years of experience with complex care coordination in a clinical leadership/coordinator role within a healthcare setting, ambulatory care environment preferred
• Advanced education in Geriatrics or a related field considered an asset

Position Responsibilities

• Independently reviews complex incoming referrals using advanced clinical judgment and evidence-informed decision-making frameworks to determine appropriateness, urgency, and alignment with geriatric care pathways
• Conducts comprehensive nursing assessment and clinical synthesis of referral information integrating medical, functional, cognitive, and psychosocial domains
• Coordinates nursing and clinical support requirements for scheduled clinics through proactive review of schedules, anticipated assessment needs, and planned physician interventions
• Anticipates patient care requirements and performs or coordinates assessments, procedures, and preparatory activities to optimize clinic flow, access, and efficient use of clinician time
• Provides evidence-informed, individualized education and counselling, incorporating health literacy principles and adult learning strategies
• Functions as an independent clinical resource, primarily within the outpatient geriatrics team and contributes to optimization of patient flow, access, and efficient delivery of ambulatory services
• Identifies and communicates clinical and operational issues and contributes to development of solutions to improve patient care, access, and clinic operations

Why Work At Providence Care Hospital

• Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care
• A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research
• Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
• Competitive salaries with benefits & vacation
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• State of the Art Building with on-site parking
• On-site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options
• Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen's University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails

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Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.