Geriatric Nurse Clinician - Royal Columbian Hospital
Job in
New Westminster, Burnaby, BC, K3L, Canada
Listing for:
Fraser Health
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 49.2 - 67.08 CAD Hourly
CAD
49.20
67.08
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New WestminsterSalary
The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20 - $67.08 / hour.
Job Summary Royal Columbian Hospital is conveniently located adjacent to the Sapperton Sky Train station on the Expo Line
1. This makes it easily accessible by public transit for both patients and staff.
Join us on an exciting project and make history. The Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project (RCHRP) is a multi-year, multi-phase project to increase the hospital's capacity, beds, and services. Read more here.
New Westminster is known for its stunning waterfront views along the Fraser River, located on the north side of the Fraser River bordering several municipalities in each direction (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Delta), making it the centre of the Greater Vancouver region.
Benefits
- Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits:
Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage. - Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
- Benefit Portability:
Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer. - Immediate Pension Enrollment:
Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one. - Maternity Top-Up:
Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave. - Trans Link Pass Subsidy:
Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on Trans Link passes. - Additional employee discounts and perks available.
* Eligibility based on employment status*
Detailed Overview
In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, the Geriatric Nurse Clinician utilizes evidence-informed practice to provide consultation and clinical expertise related to acutely ill older adults who present to Emergency, who are admitted to medical/surgical areas, or who are referred to specialized clinics. Role models direct care skills to staff and students, performs gerontological nursing assessments and ongoing evaluation of older adults with complex care needs, and provides information and education to staff and/or patients/families.
Participates in research, policy, quality improvement, and risk management activities. The Nurse Clinician performs their duties with a unit, hospital, program and/or regional focus and may be required to work at multiple sites across Fraser Health.
Responsibilities
Demonstrates expertise and provides clinical leadership in evidence-informed practice related to acutely ill older adults; reviews literature, consults with experts, collaborates with members of the interprofessional team, evaluates clinical practice, recommends changes to existing standards to the Manager, and participates on regional and provincial committees related to care for older adults.Role models direct patient care skills to staff and students related to older adults and provides just in time education at the point of care required to ensure optimal care to acutely ill older adults. Coaches, mentors and provides information utilizing clinical evidence, policy (e.g. clinical decision support tools), literature and resources, and education theory.Performs comprehensive gerontological nursing assessment to older adults who present or who are admitted with complex care needs; recognizes the altered presentation of acute conditions in older adults, intervenes as needed, and evaluates outcomes of these interventions. Collaborates with the interprofessional team to develop/support development of individualized care plans, ongoing evaluation of the care plan, the appropriate and timely discharge and/or transfer of patients home or to alternate care settings, rapid referral to Geriatricians, and the coordination of referrals and linkages to appropriate community resources including Older Adult programs such as the Specialized Seniors Clinics.Determines education requirements that meet clinical and learner needs, in collaboration with the Manager/Director/Clinical Nurse Educator/Clinical Nurse Specialist; completes learning needs assessments of individuals or groups to assist in the determination of the learning requirements and their objectives.Arranges and/or provides preceptorships and mentorships for staff and students regarding older adult health care, as appropriate.Develops and revises education tools/plans on the basis of identified learner needs, chart audits, patient outcomes, and introduction of new/revised clinical decision support tools or scope(s) of practice/roles/functions.Plans and schedules education activities and maintains a system for tracking attendance; maintains related statistics.Delivers learner-centered education to individuals or groups of staff and patient/families through methods such as coaching, conducting presentations, facilitating groups, and providing lectures.Evaluates effectiveness of education programs and consultations to ensure older adult care/learning needs are met and to determine opportunities for improvement; maintains related reports.Collaborates with other practice leaders to provide…
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