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.

Skills And Abilities Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work independently.

Demonstrated 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.

Demonstrated 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.

📌 Seniors Nurse Clinician (Nanaimo)
🏢 Island Health
📍 Nanaimo