Geriatric Day Hospital Nurse (M/W/X)

Are you passionate about the comprehensive care of elderly individuals and looking to grow within a dynamic multidisciplinary team? We are looking for a Liaison and Geriatric Day Hospital Nurse to help improve the quality of care and the journey of our elderly patients.

🌟 Your role

Within the Geriatric Care Program (GCP), you will work for both the geriatric liaison team and the Geriatric Day Hospital.

Your role consists of conducting standardized geriatric assessments, participating in the development of care plans, and coordinating the necessary interventions to ensure optimal care for elderly patients.

🎯 Your main missions

Expertise and support for teams

• Identify geriatric syndromes and the specific needs of elderly patients.
• Participate in the development and monitoring of individualized care plans.
• Advise care teams on the management of geriatric issues.
• Promote continuity of care between the hospital and the patient's home or care facilities.

Interdisciplinary collaboration

• Work in close collaboration with geriatricians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and external partners.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and staff briefings.
• Develop and maintain a network of internal and external hospital partners.

Information and training

• Participate in educating the patient and their loved ones.
• Contribute to spreading good geriatric practices among the teams.
• Participate in organizing training sessions and awareness campaigns.

Organization and coordination of care

• Organize and coordinate appointments for the Geriatric Day Hospital.
• Ensure administrative and nursing follow-up for patients.
• Ensure the optimization of the patient journey and the quality of care.

Geriatric Day Hospital activities

• Welcome patients and their loved ones.
• Perform necessary nursing care: blood draws, administration of treatments, clinical monitoring, educational care, etc.
• Coordinate interventions of the various professionals involved in the patient's journey.
• Ensure the safety and quality of care throughout the stay.

Research and development

• Participate in research projects conducted within the department. Contribute to the development of geriatric activities and projects.

🎓 Education

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Special professional title in geriatrics or training in gerontology is an asset.

💼 Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience with elderly patients (geriatrics, nursing homes, home care, etc.).
• Experience in community health or research is a plus.

✅ Skills

• Mastery of geriatric assessment tools.
• Good knowledge of the care and support network for the elderly.
• Comfortable with computer tools.
• Knowledge of a second language is an asset.

🌱 Desired qualities

• Dynamism and initiative.
• Sense of responsibility and organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Team spirit and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Empathy, kindness, and respect.
• Interest in project development.