Company Description
One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.
A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.
At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!
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
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or equivalent required
Master's 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 Osler's 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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Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected].
While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.
