Nurse Practitioner

Key Function

Function as a practitioner, consultant, educator and advocate in the implementation, evaluation and provision of high-quality, patient‑centred care. Work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to provide specialized comprehensive geriatric assessment, analysis and treatment for older adults with multiple complex health needs and functional decline.

Reporting

Under the general direction of the Clinical Manager, North East Specialized Geriatric Centre.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive geriatric assessment and analysis, and administer intervention and treatment plans in accordance with geriatric best practice principles.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary specialized geriatric rehabilitation service in the coordination and management of patients.
• Synthesize, interpret and make realistic intervention decisions to minimize the development of complications and promote functional independence and opt...