Older Adult Outreach Nurse
On-siteVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Conduct psychogeriatric assessments, crisis intervention, and case coordination for older adults with dementia, psychiatric disorders, or concurrent disorders. Facilitate individual and group sessions, provide counseling and education, and coordinate community resources to promote continuity of care across hospital and residential settings. Consult with general practitioners, caregivers, and family members to establish treatment plans based on best practices and client needs. Act as a clinical resource for nurses and health care providers while delivering outreach services and in-services to share expertise. Maintain relationships with clients, families, and colleagues to support client-centered care models.
Required Qualifications
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
- Three (3) year's recent related experience working in geriatric mental health and addictions or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- A valid B.C. Driver's License and use of a vehicle
- Knowledge of gerontology and geriatric psychiatry and nursing standards of the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association and current practices in Older Adult Mental Health and Addiction
- Knowledge of concurrent disorders
- Knowledge of assessment and treatment of psychiatric clients including geriatric psychopathology of depression, delusions, delirium, dementia as well as principles of management of personality disorders
- Knowledge of issues associated with aging, chronic illness and psychosocial factors such as caregiver issues, family dynamics and communication patterns
- Knowledge of detoxification/withdrawal management, abstinence/harm reduction models of service for geriatric patients with substance use disorders
- Knowledge of psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects)
- Knowledge of crisis intervention and psychiatric services/community resources
- Knowledge of the roles of both hospital and community geriatric services in client care and the ability to act as liaison between services
- Knowledge of theories and systems of family dynamics and end-of-life issues
- Knowledge of and ability to perform relevant assessments using validated tools
- Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to client, including abuse and neglect legislation
- Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques
- Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of basic research, e.g. research ethics, research question, hypothesis and qualitative and quantitative data analyses methods
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver educational programs and materials for staff/patients/clients and families based on educations theories, principles and best practices
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