Seniors Nurse Clinician (Nanaimo)

Qualifications

• Education, Training And Experience: Graduation from a recognized nursing program with Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification for specialty and/or service area; or Minimum of three years recent related experience in geriatrics and a working knowledge of geriatric mental health and addictions; or An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Leadership skills and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of the current theories, technologies and practices in the specialty area including geriatric assessment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Ability to plan, organize and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Ability to assess learning needs of people throughout the life cycle.
• Ability to apply the principles of adult learning in individual and group settings.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers, physicians, community agencies, representatives, patients/clients/residents and families.
• Valid Class 5 vehicle license.