Continuing Care Coordinator – Hospital/Community Float

Job title: Continuing Care Coordinator – Hospital/Community Float

Job description: Req ID: 113866
Location: Central Zone, Joseph Howe Centre
Company: NSHA
Department: CC Care Coordination CCDT 1
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: Healthcare NSGEU
Posting Closing Date: 7-Jul-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Health Program Manager, the Continuing Care Coordinator is accountable for case management of clients referred to Continuing Care. This role is inclusive of intake, assessments, identification of unmet needs, development of care plans, authorization of service resources, evaluation, and discharge.

This Care Coordinator position will float between hospital and community care. The responsibilities of the Continuing Care Coordinator in the Community involve drawing on knowledge of health and social services to identify goals and a service plan that address the unmet needs of clients in the complexities of the health care environment. This will involve assessment, problem solving, developing, coordinating and monitoring client’s progress.
The responsibilities of the Continuing Care Coordinator in Hospital include client assessments and facilitation of client discharge from hospital, as well as participation in education, promotion & development activities.

The Continuing Care Coordinator works within teams and in partnership with health care professionals, service providers, acute & long term care facilities, government departments and community agencies to support the Home First Philosophy.

Qualifications

*Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Nutritional Studies, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Social Work with 3 – 5 years of work experience within the profession
*Post experience of two (2) years in a community environment focused on sustaining and enabling clients to live independently in the community (equivalents as determined by the employer may be considered)
*Membership in good standing with a professional regulatory governing body in Nova Scotia
*Competent with computer use, keyboarding and be able to conduct assessments using a laptop
*Possess in depth knowledge of community agencies and resources
*Excellent interpersonal, communication, decision-making and assessment skills
*Ability to work independently and co-operatively in a busy, multidisciplinary situation
*Ability to multitask, prioritize workload and manage time efficiently
*Flexibility and willingness to take on new assignments
*Must have full access to a reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license
*Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information

Hours of Work

• Permanent Full-time Position; 70 hours bi-weekly

Salary Information

$38.5066 – $43.8409 hourly

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

• Criminal Record Check
• Proof of education & training certifications
• Proof of any additional required qualification
• Valid registration with the relevant licensing body
• Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
• Proof of SIN number

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit – NSGEU position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) 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. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

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