Geriatric Emergency Management Registered Nurse

Cross Site: Temporary Full-time

Blanche River Health Offers:  

·         EAP program, ‘perks’ program.

·         A commitment to professional and personal development including an Education Bursary program.

·         A commitment to employee Wellness including work-life balance

·         A commitment to a diverse, supportive and equitable workplace

·         A commitment to a culture of safety and of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment

Compensation & Benefits Information

·         Rate of pay ranges from: $40.24 to $57.68, as per the Ontario Nurses Association (ONA) Collective Agreement

·         Eligibility to enroll in the HEALTHCARE OF ONTARIO PENSION PLAN (HOOPP). Click on the link provided for more information - https://hoopp.com/

·         Percent in lieu of benefits and vacation percent paid out bj-weekly up to 20%

Job Summary

The Geriatric Emergency Management Nurse (GEM) for the Emergency Department and medical-surgical Unit. Reporting to Vice President, Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Officer, The GEM nurse will collaborate with members of allied health team and external partners to ensure high quality, effective and efficient services and care is provided to the aging population. Their focus will be on those frail seniors who are at risk of suffering adverse events, loss of independence and admission to hospital or long-term care. GEM nurse will provide expert and targeted assessment and treatment services in the ED and inpatient area; they enhance linkage with hospital and community services and are advocates of the seniors they serve.   As well, in their role as geriatrics educators and capacity builders within the ED, the hospital and the community, GEM nurses help to build the system’s capacity to ensure that frail seniors at risk receive the right care in the right place, at the right time. GEM nurse will also work collaboratively with the discharge planning team to support timely discharges of patients from both the ED and inpatient area.

Qualification:  

Education:

Certifications and Registrations

• Baccalaureate level preparation required. Master’s degree in nursing or Gerontology considered an asset.

• Registered nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Skill, Ability & Experience:

• Minimum of three-five (3-5) year’s hospital experience is required.

• Additional training or experience in Gerontology is required, and/or suitable candidate commits to complete education plan for specialized Geriatric training

• Working knowledge of Ontario Health and community resources

• Knowledge and skills in functional assessment and the assessment of physical and mental illness of the elderly

• Evidence of strong clinical knowledge and decision making

• Ability to change, innovate, and be flexible in an ever changing environment

• Demonstrates excellence in interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and health teaching.

• Ability to provide support evidence-based inter-professional patient/family centered care

• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication

Kirkland Lake - For more information regarding the town of Kirkland Lake please click on the link provided

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Englehart – For more information regarding the town of Englehart please click on the link provided

https://www.englehart.ca/

Please submit your resume by April 6, 2026 to Human Resources;

careers@blancheriverhealth.ca

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Blanche River Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.