Job Description
Department: Geriatric Emergency Management
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
- Current Certificate of Registration with the 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 old...