Geriatric Nurse Clinician - Royal Columbian Hospital

Salary: CAD $49.20 - $67.08 / hour

Royal Columbian Hospital is conveniently located adjacent to the Sapperton Sky Train station on the Expo Line. 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 about RCHRP Phase Two.

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 such as Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Delta, making it the centre of the Greater Vancouver region.

• 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.

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. The role models direct care skills to staff and students, performs gerontological nursing assessments and ongoing evaluations of older adults with complex care needs, and provides information and education to staff and/or patients and families.

The Nurse Clinician participates in research, policy, quality improvement, and risk management activities. Duties may involve multiple sites across Fraser Health.

• Demonstrates expertise and provides clinical leadership in evidence‑informed practice related to acutely ill older adults; reviews literature, consults with experts, collaborates with interprofessional team members, evaluates clinical practice, recommends changes to existing standards, 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 to ensure optimal care. Coaches, mentors and provides information utilizing clinical evidence, policy, 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, intervenes as needed, and evaluates outcomes. Collaborates with the interprofessional team to develop individualized care plans and support their implementation, ongoing evaluation, and timely discharge or transfer to alternate care settings.
• Determines education requirements that meet clinical and learner needs, in collaboration with managers and education specialists; completes learning needs assessments of individuals or groups.
• Arranges and/or provides preceptorships and mentorships for staff and students regarding older adult health care.
• Develops and revises education tools and plans based on learner needs, chart audits, patient outcomes, and new or revised clinical decision support tools.
• Plans and schedules education activities and maintains a system for tracking attendance and related statistics.
• Delivers learner‑centered education to individuals or groups of staff and patient/families through coaching, presentations, group facilitation, and lectures.
• Evaluates effectiveness of education programs and consultations to ensure older adult care needs are met and identifies improvement opportunities; maintains related…