Req ID: 202361
Location: EasternZoneCape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: OPEZ Patient Flow
Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Management/Non UnionPosition
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Were on a mission to achieve excellence in health healing and learning through working together which is reflected in the hospitals health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic tertiary and quaternary care as well as continuing care primary health care public health and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators collaborators and creative thinkers today.
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About the Opportunity
- Early identificationof patients requiring complex discharge planning case management through high-risk screening criteria bullet rounds and referrals
- Assessmentof patients medical functional cultural and psychosocial needs family issues/dynamics and extent of community resources in light of input/assessments from the multidisciplinary pod and community partners re: identified needs and care options to facilitate the transition through care continuum
- Planningwhich is a dynamic process and involves continuous review and communication of potential plans and timelines in partnership with the multidisciplinary team client/SDM family and community agencies/facilities
- Facilitationof safe patient discharge throughongoing assessment case coordination and development of appropriate discharge but not limited topatient/family education; referral and completion of application to specialized treatment programs; coordination of family meetings; coordination of legal/financial capacity or SDM issues. Participation in bullet rounds Joint Discharge Operations JDO- meetings and (where appropriate) weekly multidisciplinary team rounds. Ongoing review and monitoring of ALC designation; and ongoing re-evaluation of discharge plan especially if other special needs identified e.g. significant behavioral/psychiatric concerns
- Advocateto identify gaps in services the need for individualized program consideration and system-level changes required to meet the changing needs of the patient population
Activities:
- Participate in unit-based rounds and conferences
- Prioritize daily competing demands
- Participate in weekly Joint Discharge Operations Meetings
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of community resources
- Actively seek out new resources specific to patient/family needs and share these with other team members
- Participate and contribute to departmental and program-specific meetings
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Registered with the appropriate College or Professional Association
- Baccalaureate Degree in Health Related Field - Nursing Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Social Work
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience in Acute Care Setting
- Previous management experience would be an asset
- Demonstrated knowledge of services provided within Nova Scotia Health
- Understanding of Utilization Process
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
- Evidence of ongoing relevant education
- Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to maintain good relationships with patients physicians and hospital staff
- Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position
- Attendance records may be reviewed
- Computer skills necessary to interpret data
- Competencies in other languages an asset French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education experience training and certifications.
Hours
- Long assignment Full-time position 75 hours biweekly
- Shifts include eveningsnights weekends and holidays
- Travel to various sites may be required
Compensation and Benefits
$40.95 - $54.42 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health dental travel long-term disability and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once Youve Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination values diversity and is representative at all job levels of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Foreign Nationals/Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and self-identify.
Required Experience:
Manager