Geriatric Emergency Nurse - Impactful ED Care, 4-on-5 Off

Brant Community Healthcare System; Brantford; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education fund

Flexible schedules

HOOPP Pension Plan

Parking on site

24/7 support

Wellness program

Job summary

The Brant Community Healthcare System in Brantford, Ontario, is recruiting a Geriatrics/Emergency Nurse to join our ED team. Reporting to the Clinical Manager of Geriatrics, you will assess older adults, guide care decisions, and collaborate across geriatric and community services to improve outcomes.

You’ll work in a fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on patient- and family-centered care, teaching, and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing; RN in Ontario required.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification (BCLS).
• Minimum of five years' geriatrics and/or emergency nursing experience.
• Gerontological Nursing Certificate preferred, but mandatory completion is required.
• Knowledge of adult education principles; RN members of RNAO preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of elderly patients in the ED to guide care and discharge planning.
• Serve as a resource and coach to ED staff managing complex geriatric patients.
• Participate in ED quality improvement initiatives and program evaluation.
• Collaborate with GEM nurses, in-patient geriatrics, and community services to optimize outcomes.
• Communicate findings to interdisciplinary teams and liaise with retirement home services.
• Develop and deliver education for staff on elder care best practices.
• Build partnerships with local retirement homes to support ED avoidance.

Skills

Geriatrics

Emergency care

Patient education

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Master’s degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

The Brant Community Healthcare System in Brantford, Ontario, is recruiting a Geriatrics/Emergency Nurse to join our ED team. Reporting to the Clinical Manager of Geriatrics, you will assess older adults, guide care decisions, and collaborate across geriatric and community services to improve outcomes.

You’ll work in a fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on patient- and family-centered care, teaching, and continuous professional development.