Summary of Duties:

    Responsible for providing person centred care of General Medicine patients in the Integrated Community Program. The nurse works independently and collaboratively with the patient, family and interprofessional team. Functions of the nurse include but are not limited to assessment, intervention, evaluation, education, and discharge planning.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current B.C.L.S.
• B.Sc.N. preferred
• Medical-Surgical nursing certification preferred
• Nursing experience in General Medicine within last two years
• Successful completion of pre-interview knowledge assessment tool
• Demonstrated commitment to Patient-Centred Care
• Demonstrate commitment to quality improvement, ongoing professional development and reflective practice
• Ability to set priorities in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Innovative practice in and appreciation of the unique needs and care of older adults
• Gerontology certificate an asset
• Gerontology certificate an asset