Placement Facilitator
Placement Facilitator
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Job Description
Are you an experienced registered practical nurse seeking a rewarding career that cares for others in a professional practice that cares for you Youre looking in the right place.
As a Placement Facilitator you will coordinate applications to longterm care homes as well as facilitate and authorize admissions to longterm care homes (LTCH). These applications can be longstay short stay and convalescence care from the community hospitals and other longterm care homes. You will act as an information resource for internal and external stakeholders.
Whether you work in our office in the community or a health care facility you will play a lead role in providing connected accessible patientcentered care and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 8000 regulated health care and other professionals.
As a valued team member your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home while you benefit from our supports for professional growth personal wellness andworklife balance.
What will you do
- Receive and monitor information regarding vacancies in longterm care homes within the South East geography
- Manage the waitlists for Ontario Health atHome in the area of South East long term care homes
- Negotiate with Ontario Health atHome South East LTCHs around appropriate applicants for the available vacancies.
- Contact the patient power of attorney (POA) or substitute decision maker (SDM) to conduct a bed offer for available beds and advise the patient/POA/SDM of the financial costs
- Coordinate LTCH Admissions
- Advise Completes Authorization for Admission form for the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Long Term Care
- Documents admissions according to policies and procedures
- Educates and liaises with applicant/POA/SDM in order to achieve a successful LTC admission.
- Ensures that information regarding vacancies is kept current on the data base
- Closes files on an appropriate and timely basis.
What must you have
- Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RPN in the general class
- Health Care experience in LTC or equivalent Ontario Health atHome in the area of South East experience is preferred
- Knowledge of Long Term Care Act Substitute Decision Act and Health Care Consent Act
- Strong data entry skills and ability to work with MS Word Outlook Excel
- A valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Proficient in a Windows environment
- We have a mandatory COVID19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment all employees are required to submit proof of COVID19 vaccination status prior to start date.
What would give you the edge
- Good negotiation mediation problem solving and facilitations skills
- Effective time management prioritization and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and cooperatively in a busy multidisciplinary environment
- Established ability to accurately complete required documentation reports and forms
- Excellent documentation skills (clear thorough accurate timely)
What do we offer
We know wellness is supported with worklife balance.In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuouslearning growth and innovation we offer:
- Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
- Valuable development opportunities
- Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
- Salary: $30.95 $36.07/hour
Who are we
We are Ontario Health atHome ready to serve every person in Ontario.We partner with patients and caregivers family physicians hospitals longterm care and retirement homes service providers and Ontario Health Teams to deliver responsive accessible integrated patientcentered care.
Why join us
If youre interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn partner and connect care and be cared for this is your home.
Equity Inclusion Diversity and AntiRacism Commitment
Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity inclusion diversity and antiracism. We are committed to attracting engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Date Posted: January 7 2025 Closing Date: Posted Until Filled
Job Title: Placement Facilitator
Job Type: Casual
Initial Assignment: Long Term Care Home Admissions Team
Hours in a Biweekly Period:No Guarantee of Hours
Reports To: Manager Patient Services
Department: Patient Services
Group: ONA
Location: Belleville
Employment Type
Unclear
