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GEM Nurse
- Kawartha Lakes, ON, Canada
- Lindsay, ON, Canada
$44.740 - $62.950/Hour · Full-time
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- $44.740 - $62.950/Hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Experience
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Geriatrics, Palliative and/or Emergency Nursing
- Posting language
- English
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Job Number
J0926-0461
Job Title
GEM Nurse
Job Type
Temporary Full Time
Union
ONA
City, Province, Country
Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Department
Emergency Department
Open Positions
1
Date Posted
September 18, 2026
Closing Date
September 24, 2026
Salary
$44.740 - $62.950/Hour
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Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.
Department/Unit/Program Description
RMH is a medium sized hospital that provides 24-hour care to Emergency Room patients. The Emergency department embraces the Hospital’s vision by providing staff with an excellent, supportive, team environment where the clinical team can practice in a multi-disciplinary team, providing Exceptional Care – Together.
Position Summary
The Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) Registered Nurse is an advanced practice nurse who provides expert clinical assessment, intervention, and care coordination for frail older adults at risk of adverse outcomes.
The GEM RN focuses on seniors at risk of functional decline, loss of independence, hospital admission, or long-term care placement. Through comprehensive geriatric assessment and targeted interventions, the GEM RN promotes optimal patient outcomes and supports care in the most appropriate setting, making recommendations for care of frail seniors and support implementation within the ED and across hospital services.
The GEM RN functions as a clinical expert, educator, and system navigator, enhancing linkages between hospital, community, and long-term care services while building geriatric capacity within the ED, the organization, and the broader health system.
A key focus of this role is to support efforts to reduce hospital length of stay through promoting safe discharge planning and alternatives to hospital admission. This includes liaising with internal and external partners - such as hospital staff, primary care providers, Ontario Health at Home Care Coordinators, the Alzheimer Society, Community Paramedics, Community Care Home First, Hospice, and the Mental Health Crisis Team - to coordinate and integrate care plans that facilitate successful transitions, guided by a “home first” philosophy.
This nurse will be based in the Emergency Department, an environment with a high volume of complex patients, and report to the Manager of the Emergency Department.
The Emergency Department is currently seeking a Temporary Full-time Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) RN to join their healthcare team.
Effective Date: September 21, 2026
Ending on or before: April 05, 2027
Essential Qualifications
Must be able to work 12-hr shifts, Monday to Sunday, including holidays. Shift hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the ONA Collective Agreement.
Employment Equity
Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.
Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.
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Job Number
J0926-0461
Job Title
GEM Nurse
Job Type
Temporary Full Time
Union
ONA
City, Province, Country
Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Department
Emergency Department
Open Positions
1
Date Posted
September 18, 2026
Closing Date
September 24, 2026
Salary
$44.740 - $62.950/Hour
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Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.
Department/Unit/Program Description
RMH is a medium sized hospital that provides 24-hour care to Emergency Room patients. The Emergency department embraces the Hospital’s vision by providing staff with an excellent, supportive, team environment where the clinical team can practice in a multi-disciplinary team, providing Exceptional Care – Together.
Position Summary
The Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) Registered Nurse is an advanced practice nurse who provides expert clinical assessment, intervention, and care coordination for frail older adults at risk of adverse outcomes.
The GEM RN focuses on seniors at risk of functional decline, loss of independence, hospital admission, or long-term care placement. Through comprehensive geriatric assessment and targeted interventions, the GEM RN promotes optimal patient outcomes and supports care in the most appropriate setting, making recommendations for care of frail seniors and support implementation within the ED and across hospital services.
The GEM RN functions as a clinical expert, educator, and system navigator, enhancing linkages between hospital, community, and long-term care services while building geriatric capacity within the ED, the organization, and the broader health system.
A key focus of this role is to support efforts to reduce hospital length of stay through promoting safe discharge planning and alternatives to hospital admission. This includes liaising with internal and external partners - such as hospital staff, primary care providers, Ontario Health at Home Care Coordinators, the Alzheimer Society, Community Paramedics, Community Care Home First, Hospice, and the Mental Health Crisis Team - to coordinate and integrate care plans that facilitate successful transitions, guided by a “home first” philosophy.
This nurse will be based in the Emergency Department, an environment with a high volume of complex patients, and report to the Manager of the Emergency Department.
The Emergency Department is currently seeking a Temporary Full-time Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) RN to join their healthcare team.
Effective Date: September 21, 2026
Ending on or before: April 05, 2027
Essential Qualifications
- Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) required
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Geriatrics, Palliative and/or Emergency Nursing
- Experience with comprehensive geriatric assessment, discharge planning, and community resource navigation
- Advanced post-baccalaureate education in geriatric care is required, such as:
- Gerontological Nursing Certificate (CNA)
- P.I.E.C.E.S., GPA, delirium/frailty training, or equivalent advanced geriatric education
- Experience leading projects and training including building community linkages
- Proven ability to liaise effectively with interdisciplinary teams and community partners to foster collaboration and achieve complex outcomes
- Proven ability to practice independently and interdependently
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Proven ability to manage a diverse case load
- Member of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO)
- Post-baccalaureate certificate in nursing (including Masters Degree, certification in Gerontological Nursing or Palliative Care Certificate).
- Continuing education in managing responsive behaviors (i.e., P.I.E.C.E.S certificate, Montessori Dementia Programming)
- Familiarity with program development, evaluation and research methodology
Must be able to work 12-hr shifts, Monday to Sunday, including holidays. Shift hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the ONA Collective Agreement.
Employment Equity
Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.
Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.
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Responsibilities
The Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) Registered Nurse provides expert clinical assessment, intervention, and care coordination for frail older adults in the emergency department. They focus on reducing hospital length of stay by facilitating safe discharge planning and building geriatric capacity across the organization.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN). A minimum of 3 years of experience in geriatrics, palliative, or emergency nursing is required, along with advanced post-baccalaureate education in geriatric care.
Skills
- Geriatric assessment
- Emergency nursing
- Discharge planning
- Care coordination
- Clinical assessment
- System navigation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Palliative care
- Delirium assessment
- Frailty training
- Project leadership
- Patient advocacy
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Problem solving
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Geriatric Emergency Management
- BScN
- Gerontology
- Palliative Care
- Emergency Department
- Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
- Discharge Planning
- Community Resource Navigation
- CNA
- P.I.E.C.E.S.
- GPA
- Delirium
- Frailty
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Ontario Health at Home
- Alzheimer Society
- Community Paramedics
- Mental Health Crisis Team
- Home First Philosophy
- Responsive Behaviors
- Montessori Dementia Programming
- ONA
- Acute Care
- Clinical Expert