Registered Nurse {ONA CS-26-281}

North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC); North Bay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking a GEM Nurse to deliver specialized geriatric care within the Emergency Department. You will implement the comprehensive geriatric assessment model and work with patients, families, and community partners to ensure optimal elder care.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in geriatrics or acute care, strong leadership, and commitment to ongoing education plus knowledge of community resources.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration (CNO) in good standing
• BLS certificate required
• Completion of Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Ontario onboarding
• RGPc Certificate Program (McMaster) or equivalent required
• Gerontological Nursing Certificate preferred
• GPA certification required
• Minimum 2 years experience with older adults
• Minimum 2 years in acute care or ED preferred
• Evidence of leadership in health programs
• Knowledge of community resources required

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized geriatric expertise within the Emergency Department.
• Support ED team through implementation of 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 geriatric programs.
• Demonstrate leadership within the health care team.
• Contribute to safety culture and quality improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Leadership

Health teaching

Critical thinking

Assessment skills

Continuing education

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

RN/Registration - College of Nurses of Ontario

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Ontario onboarding

RGPc Certificate (McMaster)

Gerontological Nursing Certificate (CNAs)

Gentile Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certification

2+ years geriatric and acute care experience

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