Advanced Care Planning Facilitator - Amherst, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

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Amherst, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID:143447**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Northern
Zone, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre**
Department:OPNZ Inspired Program CRHHC**
Type of Employment:Permanent
Hourly PT
(20%
FTE) x 1
position(s)
**Status: CUPE
Healthcare

Position
Posting Closing Date:30-Dec-22Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're 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.

About the Opportunity:

The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program brings together a team of professionals to provide education and support to people with COPD and their families in their homes to help them cope better with COPD.

Reporting to the Manager, and under the direction of the Provincial Program Coordinator and Medical Director of the INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program, the Advance Care Planning Facilitator provides, either directly or through coordination of care with other professionals, psychosocial/spiritual support, and advance care planning services to patients/families/caregivers living with advanced Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) enrolled in the INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program.

About You:

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Graduate of an accredited university program with a Bachelor's level degree in Social Work or a Masters in Divinity
Current Professional Certification with appropriate professional body (e.g. Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers (NSASW), Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC))
Minimum 2 years clinical experience
Experience working in the context of death and dying and/or palliative approach to care
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; must be an effective team player
Ability to prioritize, problem solve and work under patient caseload time limitations required
Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, videoconferencing)
Experience with virtual care an asset; must be willing to integrate virtual care into practice
Access to a car as regular travel is required for clinical visits
Competencies in other languages an asset
Successful Applicants are required to have all vaccinations as per Nova Scotia Health OH&S recommendations

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours:

Permanent, Part-Time (20%) position; 15 hours biweekly

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $41.44 Hourly

Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile.

Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.

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