Medical Assistance in Dying - London, Canada - London Health Sciences Centre

London Health Sciences Centre

Verified Company

London, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Posting Period:

Open:
February 25, 2023

Deadline:
March 10, 2023

Non-Union

Department Name:

Reporting to the Director, Inpatient Medicine and Family Medicine and supported by the Ethics Team, the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) Navigator serves as a patient advocate, educator, and support person for individuals choosing the option of a medically assisted death.

The MAID Navigator works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team that includes staff and physicians from LHSC as well as community partners (South West Home and Community Care, St. Joseph's Health Care London and Primary Care) in facilitating patient assessment and coordination of care.

The MAID navigator adheres to legislated guidelines, professional college standards, and LHSC policy in supporting staff and physicians to provide patient and family centered care.

Regular Full-Time

Rate of Pay:
$40.27 per hour - $50.34 per hour

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

Qualifications:

Successful completion of a four (4) year Bachelor's Degree in a Health Related field
Current certification of registration from a college recognized under the Regulated Health Professions Act
Successful completion of a Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE) or Canadian Nurses Association Hospice Palliative Care (CHPCN) certification preferred
Minimum three (3) years related, related job experience required
Advanced knowledge of MAID legislation and professional standards
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Demonstrated advanced planning and evaluation skills
Demonstrated advanced facilitation skills (e.g. consensus building and problem solving)
Superior interpersonal skills/relationship building skills with the ability to establish rapport quickly and collaborate effectively
Advanced logístical planning skills
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of local and regional health care system
Advanced ability to work collaboratively with a team oriented approach
Demonstrated computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), and Internet browsers (Internet Explorer);
Demonstrated understanding and compliance with confidentiality requirements
Ability to handle difficult situations with tact, diplomacy and sensitivity
Proven ability to work independently and collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient family centred care
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

London Health Sciences Centre fosters a culture of patient and staff safety whereby all employees are guided by LHSC's Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Conduct.

Applicants moving forward in the competitive recruitment process will have reference checks conducted and will be required to complete testing.