Registered Nurse, Specialized Geriatric Services

Specialized Geriatric Services Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON Full Time Salary Range: $41.15 - $58.98 /hour St. Joseph’s Health Care is willing to consider applicants who are eligible for Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN). This program provides $25,000 in grant funding to eligible RPNs/RNs/ Nurse Practitioners in exchange for a two-year full-time commitment. To learn more about the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN), please visit www.healthforceontario.ca/en/Home/All_Programs/Community_Commitment_Program_for_Nurses. The Registered Nurse, with the Geriatric Resource Nurse Outreach Program, will be part of an exciting team that supports patients and caregivers by providing in-home comprehensive geriatric assessment for at risk older adults living in the community. The applicant will work closely with Geriatricians and local Geriatric providers in the community.,. Essential Qualifications Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA Current R.N. certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario Valid CPR certificate Previous relevant inpatient or community-based experience (examples: rehab, Outreach) Two years recent experience in geriatric assessment (Including Geriatric Medicine and/or Geriatric Psychiatry) Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize in situations of varying degrees of complexity Ability to function as an independent practitioner and a highly effective team member Ability to gather medical and social history and clinical data to inform care planning and clinical decision making Fundamental understanding of physiological and biopsychosocial mechanisms of the aging processes, age-related changes to function, and the impact of frailty Ability to conduct accurate analysis of assessment findings and clinical information and to integrate assessment findings across geriatric assessment domains, such as falls/mobility, polypharmacy, continence, pain, cognition, and mood Demonstrated expertise in treatment, education, goal setting, and future planning with older adults and their identified support network Knowledge of community resources and ability to engage community partners, patients and families in coordinated care planning for community-dwelling frail seniors Superior interpersonal and relationship building skills Exceptional computer skills Exceptional conflict management skills Demonstrated ability to use best practice and research Preferred Qualifications Proficiency in French would be an asset. Experience with Cerner and Clinical Connect Knowledge of registration and scheduling CGN(C) CAN Gerontological Certified Teaching and Research St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties Immunization Requirements Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza. Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

Provide in-home comprehensive geriatric assessments for at-risk older adults living in the community. Collaborate with Geriatricians and local providers to coordinate care planning and support caregivers.

Requires a current RN certificate of competence with the CNO, a valid CPR certificate, and two years of recent experience in geriatric assessment. Candidates must have a strong understanding of aging processes and the ability to function as an independent practitioner.

• Community Commitment Program for Nurses Grant

• Problem solvingPreferred

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• Geriatric Assessment
• Care Planning
• Clinical Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Conflict Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Computer Skills
• Patient Education
• Community Resource Coordination
• Research Application

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Social Services

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 18, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level