25 Sep
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Baycrest
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Toronto
Baycrest Ambulatory ServicesREGISTERED NURSE (RN)Interprofessional Primary Care TeamPosting Number: 9994Position Type: Temporary Full-Time (up to 12 months)Shift Type: Day-Evening shift, No weekends (subject to change)Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours, 7.5 hrs/shiftUnion: ONAHourly Pay Rate: $41.15 - $58.98Date Posted: June 19, 2026Internal Closing Date: June 26, 2026About UsAt Baycrest, senior living reflects a commitment to supporting people as they age with purpose, fulfilment and dignity. Through communities such as Baycrest Terraces, we offer retirement living, assisted living and memory care services designed to meet evolving needs.Job SummaryDon't miss this opportunity to be part of Baycrest's Ambulatory Services. Through this role you will work as a member of interprofessional primary care outreach teams and the Neighbourhood Care Team.You will provide health navigation, nursing clinics and chronic disease management for senior clients, living independently in the community and within Toronto Senior Housing Buildings, who can benefit from an interprofessional team approach to address physical, cognitive, psychosocial, social and environmental issues that are having an impact on function, with the focus on chronic disease management, frailty, mental health and primary care.You will provide health education, wellness checks to help clients achieve their health goals to improve their quality of life. Your assessment and goal setting will inform the comprehensive assessment and treatment plan of clients. In this role you will be working closely with primary care physicians to support attachment to primary care and collaborative in care.
You will also work with community partners and interprofessional teams on coordinated care. Join us to help shape a new and cutting-edge service in our health care system.Key ResponsibilitiesProvides sound clinical knowledge and skills, acts as clinical expert and resource and provides comprehensive, quality client/family centred health care services from admission, through transfers and dischargeRuns targeted clinics and home visits within community settings for health promotion, navigation and Chronic Disease Management.Help develop and deliver health education and health promotion activities in the community.Supports the development of Chronic Disease care plans and provides coaching and client-centred care within interdisciplinary care team to meet the personal care, activation, recreation and spiritual needs of a clientsLiaises with housing and other community providers to work as one team in caring for mutual clients. Participates in team meetings and contributes to team developmentParticipates in data collection and reporting on a number of accountability measuresPerforms teaching responsibilities, participates in relevant education and research activities, and performs duties consistent with the job classification,
as required.Performs departmental responsibilities to contribute to the efficient and effective provision of service.Ensures the protection of client rights and acting in an advocacy role for the resident/clients.Participates in teams meeting and quality improvement projects.QualificationsCurrent registration, in good standing, from the College of Nurses of Ontario ('CNO') is requiredFour (4) year B.Sc. Nursing Degree requiredCurrent Basic Cardiac Life Support ('BCLS') certificate, Level C - Automated External Device ('AED') is requiredAccess to a reliable transportation is required due to regular travels in the communityDemonstrated ability to take professional accountability for leading, organizing, providing and delegating care activities for clients, families and care teams.One (1) year recent related experience in geriatrics, community-based seniors care and behavioural management with expert practice skills; 3 years preferred.Advanced nursing competencies relevant to clinical area of practice.Experience working within community setting or primary care is preferred.Psychogeriatric experience, i.E. mental health assessment and intervention and working with responsive behaviours including various types of dementia, delirium, mental health issues preferredKnowledgeable in community servicesKnowledge of infection control measures and bed bug preventative practices in the community preferred.Ability to travel to different locationsExcellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skillsBasic computer skills - Meditech, MDS/RAI, Microsoft Word, Teams, Zoom and Excel preferredProficiency in Russian language is an asset.
📌 Registered Nurse (Rn), Ambulatory Clinics (Toronto)
🏢 Baycrest
📍 Toronto