Service Coordinator, Inpatient Abi Service - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Full-time

Department:

Neuro Rehab Program

Company Description:

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union:
Non-Union

Site:
University Centre, Toronto Rehab

Department:
Inpatient Services, Brain and Spinal Cord Rehab Program, ABI Service

Reports to:
Manager, Inpatient ABI Services

Scale/Grade:
D0:08

Salary:
$ $48.03 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hour per week

Status:
Temporary Full-Time, 3 months

Closing date:
May 24, 2024

As an integral member of the Inpatient team, the Service Coordinator role is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating activities related to patient admission and discharge within the Program.

The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to reviewing and triaging all program referrals, including redirecting referrals to internal and external providers; conducting patient admission intakes; communicate effectively with referral sources, demonstrate flexibility in dealing with competing priorities and deadlines; performing utilization review activities to facilitate and streamline patient admission, discharge and flow; developing and monitoring quality indicators related to admission and discharge planning; implementing and coordinating a patient-centered care plan with patients, family members, significant others, and the interprofessional team; providing leadership within established community networks that serve to optimize overall health system flow, including Toronto ABI Network and GTA Rehab Network; liaising and establishing contact with members of the interprofessional team and appropriate community agencies to obtain, provide or exchange information relating to patients' psycho-social functioning and health care in the past, present and future; acting as a clinical resource for the inter-professional teams by providing information based on clinical knowledge and theory/practice related to clients with complex health care needs; establishing and maintaining a systematic review and assessment of departmental capacity; rendering services for the immediate benefit of the hospital and the community; compliance with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients, participating in relevant research activities, program development and quality improvement projects, etc.

as required.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with a clinical background i.e., health related field
Member in good standing of the respective college (as applicable)
Minimum of 3 years experience in a patient care environment (rehab environment preferred)
Experience in an inpatient environment preferred
Experience in the field of acquired brain injury an asset
Proven abilities in project planning, implementation and evaluation required
Excellent computer skills required (Word, MS Outlook and Excel required, Access preferred)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Knowledge of standards of practice and applicable health care legislation
Experience working with interprofessional teams required
Self directed individual with the ability to work both independently and in a group setting
Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience required
Excellent decision making skills required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Excellent organizational and time management skills required
Successful completion of Basic Life Support (C level) Heart Saver plus (Canada)

Additional Information:

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks.

It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.