Regional Primary Care Connector - Selkirk, Canada - Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

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Selkirk, Canada

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Description

GENERAL

Description:

Regional Primary Care Connector
Competition #:
SEL PrH 917/23
Posting Date:
07/11/2023
Status:
Active
Type:
External
DESCRIPTION

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Our Vision

We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.

Our Mission

We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.

Our Values
Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service

Regional Primary Care Connector

Reg Primary Care Conn Prim Hlth Care_01

Closing Date:

07/18/2023

Facility / Site:

Selkirk Community Health

Posting Type:

Indefinite Term (Subject to a minimum notice of 48 hours)

Position Type:

Full-Time

Hours of Work:

Days

Term Dates:

FTE:

Union Group:

MGEU Technical Professional

Wage / Salary:

As per applicable collective agreement
Position Summary:Under the direction of the Regional Director of Primary Care Integration and under guidance from the Provincial Coordinator, Family Doctor Connection Program, the Regional Primary Care Connector (Care Connector) has a key role in achieving the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority's (IERHA) and government commitment that all Manitobans will have access to a family doctor by 2015. The incumbent facilitates and coordinates stakeholders and activities within the IERHA to achieve the goal of attaching all identified unattached residents (those without a family doctor) to a primary care clinic (their "home clinic"). Through use of the Unattached Patient Registry (part of the enhanced Family Doctor Connection Program), the Care Connector acts as a referring agent between physicians/nurse practitioners and individual Manitobans. The Care Connector's primary role is to develop relationships with local primary care providers, promote the Family Doctor Connect Program within the communities they serve, and support providers to problemsolve around participation in the program. They monitor the list of program registrants, maintain a list of available physicians or nurse practitioners, assess needs and facilitate referrals. The role will be developed through a phased approach that aligns with the phased development of the Program registry. The Care Connector functions in accordance with the IERHA's mission, goals, objectives, policies and procedures and any applicable legislation.

Qualifications:

University degree in a healthrelated discipline at a Bachelor's level required, including but not exclusive to Nursing, Social Work or Human Ecology. Other suitable combinations of relevant education and experience may be considered.
Thorough knowledge of the health care system at the regional health authority level and within the Province of Manitoba required, including knowledge of: processes and structure of regional health care programs and services; cultural and other demographic influences on regional program and service needs; structures, daily processes, challenges and issues in a primary care clinicbased environment; available internal, external and community resources, with the ability to effectively utilize resources to meet organizational objectives.
Familiarity with Aboriginal history, practices and issues preferred.
Minimum five years recent clinical experience working in a health care environment required with past experience in a medical clinic preferred.
Experience working with diverse populations and/or community health services, across various health disciplines required.
Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a changing work environment.
Strong situational assessment skills.
Strong organizational, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively across various health disciplines.
Strong facilitation skills and knowledge of the principles of adult learning.
Ability to network across community agencies and other community organizations.
Ability to work independently with mínimal direction.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Competent in Windowsbased computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Previous experience with database software preferred.
Physical and mental health necessary to meet the demands of the position.
Satisfactory employment record.

**As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be requ