Care Coordinator, Temporary Full-Time, Ottawa Civic Hospital

Job Description

CARE AND BE CARED FOR THIS IS YOUR HOME

Are you an experienced registered nurse physiotherapist occupational therapist social worker dietitian or speech language pathologist seeking a rewarding career that cares for others in a professional practice that cares for you Youre looking in the right place.

As a Hospital Care Coordinator you will assess and determine patient care needs and eligibility provide access and referrals to community services and engage with patients caregivers and other health care practitioners.

Whether you work in our office in the community or a health care facility you will play a lead role in providing connected accessible patient-centred care and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9000 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 andwork-life balance.

What will you do

Under the general direction of the Manager Patient Services and in accordance with the Ontario Health atHome Champlain standards legislation policies and guidelines the Care Coordinator is responsible for client assessment determination of eligibility admission service planning and authorization implementation monitoring reassessment adjustment and discharge planning of all client service programs (home care and placement) including the provision of community resource information and referral.

As a member of the Hospital Care Team the Care Coordinator will work collaboratively with patients families caregivers and hospital partners to develop a care plan to support a safe transfer from hospital to home for both complex and non-complex patients. Care Coordinators must prioritize work based on the ever changing needs of patients and hospital environment while meeting the Ontario Health atHome Champlain Guidelines of Care. The Care Coordinator will participate in various meetings to support care planning and communication with partners within the circle of care including family meetings care conferences bullet rounds and joint discharge rounds.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identification and Engagement Assesses referred clients for admission and establishes a helping relationship with eligible clients and their families while honoring the clients values and preferences
• Assessment Performs multi-dimensional assessment and identifies the need for crisis intervention and/or prevention strategies
• Goal Setting and Service Planning Establishes a care and service plan balancing clients needs choices and available resources. Develops a care plan in collaboration with the client other health care professionals care providers or family stating priorities services authorized mutual goals and anticipated duration of service
• Accessing Resources and Linking Collaborates and partners with the networks of service providers.
• Service Implementation Initiates and authorizes the implementation of the care plan
• Accountability Monitoring and Reassessment Reviews and maintains care plan in compliance to quality standards outcome measures quality indicators
• Discharge Planning Conducts discharges from service process and/or redirects clients and families to alternative resources

Team/Department: Central Ottawa Civic (Hospital)

Hours of work: 8:30am-4:30pm Monday to Friday (35hrs/week)

FTE: 1.0

Length of Temporary Assignment: January 29 2027

Starting Salary: $44.480 - $47.517

Affiliation: ONA

Reporting to: Manager Patient Services

Office Location: Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus

What must you have

• Registered Nurse (BScN or diploma) and registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario; or
• Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy and registered with the College of Physiotherapy of Ontario; or
• Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy and registered with the College of Occupational Therapy of Ontario; or
• Degree in Social Work and registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers; or
• Degree in Speech Therapy and registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario; or
• Degree in Foods and Nutrition or equivalent and registered with College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• All of the above require at least 2 years related professional experience
• We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.

What would give you the edge

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of health care delivery system and community resources within the Champlain region
• Medical conditions and cognitive/psychiatric disorders
• Client centered multi-disciplinary team approach to client care
• Proficient in the use of computerized processes including the use of mobile (laptop) technology
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  Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrates effective time management and organizational skills
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving in crisis situations
• Ability to negotiate and implement an effective goal-oriented client-centered care plan
• Team player with ability to accept and adapt to change
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in stressful situations
• Ability to organize daily workload in the presence of frequent interruptions
• Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last six months
• Valid N95 Mask Fit Test results or documentation of a medical exception within the past two years

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm (35hrs/week)

What do we offer

We know wellness is supported with work-life 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 Range : $44.480 - $47.517

Who are we

We are Ontario Health atHome ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers family physicians hospitals long-term care and retirement homes service providers and Ontario Health Teams to deliver responsive accessible integrated patient-centred 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 Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity inclusion diversity and anti-racism. 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.

This position is for an exisiting vacancy.

Required Experience:

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