Job Specifications
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The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.
The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds
By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!
Why Choose BCHS?
Centralized Education Fund - opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
HOOPP Pension Plan
Predictable work locations
Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
Support 24/7 - you're not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health, and support staff).
Wellness matters - our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Clinical Manager of Geriatrics, the Geriatrics Service Clinical Coordinator is an integral part of the Geriatrics Consult Service at the Brant Community Healthcare System. You work in collaboration with this team to provide expert clinical assessment and for making recommendations regarding the health care needs of the geriatric population across our hospital. Liaising with patients, families, and partners in the community and hospital, you will provide excellent, evidence-informed care to our geriatric population. You have the knowledge of community resources and are able to apply principles of patient and family centered care to your work and have skill in assessment, health promotion and health teaching. You have the ability to use critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision making skills and you possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You are able to work in a fast paced environment and effectively prioritize patient care needs.
Primary Responsibilities
In collaboration with the Geriatrician and Geriatrics Team, complete comprehensive assessments and identify the needs of elderly patients in hospital
Triages referrals with Geriatrician support
Act as a resource/coach to staff in the care and management of elderly patients with complex medical and social issues
Responsible for tracking and coordination of consults and the team's priorities
Obtains geriatric specific history from patient, family or other source which will contribute to comprehensive geriatric assessment
Provides follow up on selected patients, upon direction by Geriatrician
Provides recommendation regarding specific aspects of geriatric care (non-pharmacological strategies for delirium prevention, continence)
Facilitate timely and safe discharge of elderly patients and to link them to community resources.
Communicate assessment findings and needs of admitted patients to members of the receiving unit's interdisciplinary team
Promote a model of best practice in Older Adult Care nursing and a senior- friendly philosophy of care within the hospital
Mandatory Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in good standing
CNA Certification in Gerontological Nursing
GPA Certification
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification (BCLS)
Minimum of 3-5 years of related clinical experience providing services to a geriatric population with medical, cognitive, mental health, addictions and behavioural complexities.
Skills, knowledge and clinical practice with comprehensive Geriatric Assessments
Sound understanding and knowledge of the Substitute Decisions Act and the Health Care Consent Act
Excellent problem recognition and problem solving skills
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to social and cultural diversity
Highly developed organizational, communication and problem solving skills
Knowledge of principles of adult education and comfort providing education in group settings
Proficiency with MS Office, Meditech, Outlook and various database software
Accommodation
The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities
About the Company
Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is a leading community health care organization with more than 2,300 staff, physicians and volunteers. Brantford General Hospital is a regional acute care health centre and The Willett in Paris, Ontario provides urgent and ambulatory care.
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