Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Brain Health

Overview

Job Summary

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive nursing assessments and care planning for patients with cognitive disorders including Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), vascular dementia, and other neurocognitive disorders.
• Coordinates and supports diagnostic pathways including laboratory work‑up, neuroimaging, neuropsychological testing, and specialist referrals.
• Administers and documents cognitive assessments and screening tools as per service protocols (e.g., MoCA, MMSE, functional and behavioural assessments).
• Coordinates outpatient Brain Health clinics, ensuring timely scheduling, follow‑up, and continuity of care.
• Acts as the primary liaison for patients and caregivers, providing education on diagnosis, disease progression, treatment options, community resources, and care planning.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary care involving neurology, psychiatry, geriatrics, neuropsychology, social work, and allied health services.
• Ensures accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation using EPIC.
• Monitors patient pathways, identifies barriers to care, and facilitates timely completion of investigations, follow‑up appointments, and treatment plans.
• Supports advance care planning discussions in collaboration with physicians and allied health teams.
• Addresses patient and caregiver concerns or complaints, escalating to physicians or leadership as needed to ensure timely service recovery.
• Develops, implements, and reviews Brain Health–specific workflows, protocols, and patient education materials aligned with best practices.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings for complex cognitive cases.
• Supports quality improvement initiatives, data tracking, and reporting related to Brain Health services.
• Contributes to patient experience initiatives, awareness campaigns, and Brain Health education programs.
• Participates in research, audits, and service development initiatives related to dementia and cognitive disorders.
• Ensures compliance with JCIA, DOH, and CCAD standards and supports survey readiness.
• Engages in continuous professional development to maintain expertise in dementia and cognitive care.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the Brain Health Program.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years clinical experience in Neurology, Geriatrics, or Critical Care.
• Minimum of two (2) years post-graduate experience in an acute care setting is required
• Experience in infusion therapy, biologics, or oncology infusions preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and patient-advocacy skills.
• Ability to coordinate complex multi-step clinical programs.
• Expertise in dementia care, cognitive assessment, and clinical red flags.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s biomarkers and DMT criteria.
• Skilled in communicating with caregivers experiencing distress.
• Strong MDT and cross-departmental collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage time-sensitive pathways and safety protocols.
• Ability to speak and write in English is required
• Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred

Education Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Master’s Degree in Nursing is preferred
• Post graduate/Certification in relevant nursing specialty is preferred

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