Continuing Care Coordinator - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

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Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID:158228**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Central
Zone,
Dartmouth, The Bridge

Department:

CC Care Coordination CCDT 3**
Type of Employment:Hourly FT long-assignment
(**100%
FTE) x **1
position(s)****Status: NSGEU
Healthcare** Position**
Posting Closing Date:14-Jun-23**Nova 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:

In this position, the Care Coordinator is responsible for the assessment, care planning, authorization of services and the ongoing case management of clients residing in a shelter setting, awaiting housing opportunities.

Care coordinators help provide an array of services/programs offered by Nova Scotia Health Continuing Care and Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care to assist individuals to cope with complicated acute or chronic health situations in the most effective way possible in the community.

The care coordinator assists clients to identify their goals, unmet needs, and resources. Based on the assessment, the Care Coordinator assists the client/family to formulate a plan to meet those goals.

Networking with other partners to explore best models of care, participation in working groups and advisory skills would be expected in this role.

The care coordinator authorizes services, makes referrals/linkages to other professionals within or outside of NSH and community resources, to support the client in the community for as long as possible.

About You:

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

Minimum three (3) years' registration and working in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Nutritional Studies
Current and ongoing registration (or eligibility for registration) with the applicable Nova Scotia Professional Regulatory body
Minimum one (1) year demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in a community setting required
Minimum one (1) year demonstrated experience in dedicated Continuing Care Coordination case management position
Previous experience providing care/support to a patient population experiencing homelessness.
Demonstrated knowledge or previous experience working in harm reduction and recovery and social determinants of health/social context.
Demonstrated knowledge or experience in mental health, addictions and trauma informed care.
Demonstrated understanding of oppression and marginalization of unhoused clients
Knowledge and/or experience in dedicated case management or discharge planning
Competent with computer use, keyboarding and be able to conduct assessments using a laptop
Knowledge of community agencies and resources
Excellent assessment, interviewing and negotiation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a busy multidisciplinary situation
Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle are required
Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset

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

Hours:

Long Assignment Fulltime Position; 70 hours biweekly
Approximately 10 months
Shifts may include days, evenings, weekends and holidays

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $46.52 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.

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