Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) Nurse Emergency Department
Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) Nurse Emergency Department
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Job Description
The geriatric emergency management (GEM) nurse will focus on frail seniors who are at risk of suffering adverse events loss of independence and/ or admission to hospital or long term care. GEM nurses provide expert targeted assessments and treatment in the Emergency Department. As well they will enhance linkages within the hospital across Home and Community Care Support Services Central West and will work in partnership with community services and agencies. In their role as geriatric educators and capacity builders within the Emergency Department the hospital and the community GEM nurses help build system capacity to ensure that frail seniors at risk receive the right care in the right place. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with other GEM nurses Home and Community Care Support Services Central West and long term care nurse practitioners in the Ontario Health Central region to build best practice and facilitate success beyond the organization.
Accountabilities:
- Implement standardized protocols to screen and assess high risk seniors
- Provide assessments consultations and advice to help facilitate Emergency Department care including acute symptoms underlying health conditions and emotional and cognitive status
- Initiate appropriate referrals and recommendations including specialist geriatric services
- Develop innovative solutions to address concerns to address at-risk patients
- Educate patients families and staff both formally and informally regarding seniors care
- Participate in the GEM liaison group and the regional geriatric program
Qualifications :
- Registered nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing or equivalent required
- Masters Degree or RN (EC) required
- Minimum three to five years of recent emergency or geriatric experience required
- Gerontology Nursing certification preferred
- Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving analytical and teaching skills
- Proven ability to practice in a self-directed manner
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective professional practice leadership
- Advanced knowledge and expertise in nursing assessment diagnosis and treatment
- Knowledge of geriatric medical and psychiatric issues such as dementia behavioral issues and depression
- substance abuse elder abuse home safety falls mobility medication issues and wound care
- Sensitivity to multi-cultural issues particularly with the elderly and ability to work with clients of diverse backgrounds
- Ability to work independently and be self motivated as well as work effectively as an inter-professional team member
- Excellent organization interpersonal communication
- Must demonstrate Oslers Values of Respect Excellence Service Compassion Innovation and Collaboration
- Demonstrated pattern of good attendance and work record
- Required to work in and travel between all Osler sites
Additional Information :
Hours: Currently Days 8/12 hour shifts with a flexible schedule depending on needs of the organization (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)
Salary:
Minimum: $59.16
Maximum: $66.54
Internal application deadline date: October 13 2025
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Part-time
Employment Type
Part-time
