Registered Nurse {ONA CS-26-281}

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

Department: Geriatric Emergency Management

Initial competition is now closed.
We are continuing to accept applications until a candidate is selected.

The Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) Nurse is a key member of the Clinical Geriatric Services Team, providing specialized geriatric expertise within the Emergency Department.

The GEM Nurse supports the ED team through implementation of the comprehensive geriatric assessment model of care, in collaboration with patients, families, community partners, and inpatient services, while advocating for best practices in the care of older adults.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge:

• Current Certificate of Registration ~ College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate is a condition of employment
• Completion of Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Ontario Common Onboarding required
• Completion of the Regional Geriatric Program Central (RGPc) Certificate Program (McMaster university) or equivalent required
• Gerontological Nursing Certificate (Canadian Nurses Association) preferred
• Current Gentile Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certification required
• Minimum (2 years) experience working in the care of older adults required
• Minimum (2 years) experience in acute care, or emergency department preferred
• Demonstrated excellence in a leadership role required
• Demonstrated interest and ability in developing, implementing, managing and evaluating programs for the elderly required
• Excellent demonstrated knowledge of community resources required

Skills/Abilities:

• Must demonstrate excellent level of interpersonal skills
• Must demonstrate excellent level of written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, clients, families, regional support services, and community partners required
• Ability to provide health teaching to individuals and groups required
• Required to demonstrate a commitment to continuing education on an annual basis and to quality improvement
• Ability to effectively assume a leadership role as a collaborative member of the health team required
• Excellent demonstrated assessment, critical thinking and intervention skills required
• Must demonstrate basic computer knowledge
• Ability to support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events required
• Good attendance and work record required
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the ONA Local 020 Collective Agreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER