Geriatric Specialist, NLOT (Integrated Care)

Michael Garron Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Garron Hospital is seeking a Geriatric Specialist for the Nursing Led Outreach Team (NLOT). The role emphasizes autonomous geriatric care decisions and collaboration with LTCHs and hospital teams to optimize resident health outcomes.

The position requires an RN with Ontario registration, geriatric experience, and strong leadership and teaching abilities. A commitment to safety and lifelong learning is essential in this busy, team-based setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing effective professional practice leadership in a healthcare setting.
• 5 years of experience in Gerontology.
• Advanced health assessment: Emergency Department experience preferred.
• Knowledge of geriatric emergency management trends.
• Knowledge of community programs for geriatric population.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and teaching skills.
• Advocate for patients, staff, and professional practice advancement.
• Visible and approachable with follow-up.
• Team player.
• All MGH employees adhere to OHSA Ontario.
• Commitment to patient and staff safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Geriatric Specialist provides autonomy and expertise in geriatric care to formulate clinical decisions.
• Collaborates with interprofessional teams within LTCHs and hospitals to assess, plan and evaluate resident care.

Skills

Gerontology experience

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Teaching

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Lifelong learning

Occupational Health and Safety

Education

RN with Certificate of Registration (Ontario)

Geriatric Nurse Certificate (GNC) preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS) mandatory

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

The Geriatric Specialist for the Nursing Led Outreach Team (NLOT) demonstrates a high level of autonomy and expertise in geriatric care to formulate clinical decisions. The Geriatric Specialist on the NLOT appropriately supports geriatric patient care for patients from Long Term Care Homes(LTCHs) within the catchment area with acute/chronic illness and promotes wellness and optimization of their current health condition while utilizing its expert assessment skills to ensure patients receive the best care. The principal responsibilities include utilizing and demonstrating a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base level of clinical competence in caring for elderly patients. The Geriatric Specialist NLOT collaborates and consults with the interprofessional team within the LTCHs and in hospital to ensure comprehensive assessment, analysis, treatment, planning and evaluation of resident’s care and capacity building with staff to improve the quality and scope of care provided to residents in LTCHs.

Education

• Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Registration issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario, BSCN preferred.
• GNC (Geriatric Nurse Certificate) preferred.
• Current BLS mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing effective professional practice leadership in a healthcare setting.
• 5 years of experience in Gerontology.
• Advanced health assessment: Experience in Emergency Department setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of current and future trends in Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM).
• Knowledge of community programs, clinics and networks for the geriatric population.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and teaching skills.
• Advocate for patients, staff, and the advancement of professional practice.
• Visible, approachable and dedicated to follow up.
• Works effectively as a team member.
• Strong computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning.
• All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
• All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
• All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.

Employment Equity & Accessibility Statement

Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team. Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs. This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate. MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.