07 Nov
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Island Health
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Nanaimo
07 Nov
Island Health
Nanaimo
Apply geriatric assessment and clinical expertise as a Senior Nurse Clinician supporting multiple Vancouver Island Health Authority sites. Travel may be required.
Reporting to the Program Manager or designate, this casual position provides clinical consultation, education, and direct patient care. The clinician supports nurses, physicians, community nurses, and other healthcare staff within the specialty area. The work includes geriatric mental health and addictions knowledge, cognitive training, and patient education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide consultation about patient care and treatment
- Deliver formal and informal education to healthcare staff
- Assess patients and provide patient education
- Provide direct care, collaboration, and consultation
- Lead staff and assign work as required
Requirements:
- Recognized nursing program graduation with specialty certification, or equivalent
- Three years recent related geriatric experience, or equivalent
- Working knowledge of geriatric mental health and addictions
- Current practicing RN registration with BC College
- Leadership, independent work, and interdisciplinary teamwork abilities
Use geriatric assessment, cognitive training, education, and consultation skills as a Senior Nurse Clinician across VIHA sites.
📌 Senior Geriatric Nurse Clinician (Nanaimo)
🏢 Island Health
📍 Nanaimo