Geriatric Emergency Nurse Leader

NBRHC; North Bay; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre's Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) Nurse delivers specialized geriatric expertise within the Emergency Department, collaborating with patients, families, community partners and inpatient services to promote best practices for older adults.

The GEM Nurse supports the ED team by implementing the comprehensive geriatric assessment model of care and leading initiatives for elderly care program development and safety.

Qualifications

• Current RN registration with good standing in Ontario.
• BLS certification required for employment.
• Completion of geriatrics onboarding and RGPc program or equivalent.
• Geriatric nursing credentials preferred.
• GPA certification required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized geriatric expertise within the Emergency Department.
• Implement the comprehensive geriatric assessment model of care.
• Collaborate with patients, families, community partners and inpatient services.
• Advocate for best practices in care of older adults.
• Develop, implement, manage and evaluate programs for the elderly.
• Lead and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Health teaching

Leadership

Critical thinking

Computer literacy

Safety culture

Bilingual English/French

Education

Certificate of Registration – College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate

Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Ontario Common Onboarding

RGPc Certificate Program (McMaster University) or equivalent

Gerontological Nursing Certificate (CNA) preferred

GPA Certification (Gentile Persuasive Approach)

Job description

North Bay Regional Health Centre's Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) Nurse delivers specialized geriatric expertise within the Emergency Department, collaborating with patients, families, community partners and inpatient services to promote best practices for older adults.

The GEM Nurse supports the ED team by implementing the comprehensive geriatric assessment model of care and leading initiatives for elderly care program development and safety.