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

Nova Scotia Health Authority Sydney, Canada

2 weeks ago

Full time

Description

About the Opportunity

The Care Coordinator is responsible for the assessment, care planning, authorization of services and the ongoing case management of clients referred to Continuing Care. 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 and families cope with complicated acute or chronic health situations in the most effective way possible in the community. Care Coordinators assist clients to identify their goals, unmet needs and resource requirements. Based on the assessment, the Care Coordinator assists the client and their care partners to to formulate a plan to meet identified goals.

The Care Coordinator authorizes services and makes referrals/linkages to other professional and volunteer resources, to assess and support community-dwelling clients for as long as possible. They work with interprofessional teams to facilitate hospital discharge to return to the community.

Care Coordinators work in the community, hospital or long term care facilities. They are fiscally responsible for the care, services, and equipment they authorize within available Department of Seniors and Long Term Care policies and programs. In exceptional circumstances, Care Coordinators work with clients to articulate and advocate for alternative solutions to address unmet needs. They maintain ongoing communication with clients, family, caregivers, care providers and health care teams within the client's identified circle of care. The philosophy of the Care Coordinators is grounded in "Home First": maximizing available services and resources to support clients and families in the home/community. They are responsible for reassessments at routine intervals, and skilled care management.

About You

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

Bachelor's Degree 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 three years' experience with the professional regulatory body
Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in a community or long term care setting required
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 co-operatively in a busy multidisciplinary situation
Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload and manage time efficiently
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

Full Time, Long Assignment; 70 hours bi-weekly
Commencing June 24, ; ending March 31,
Dates are approximate and subject to change
Shifts may include days, evenings, weekends and holidays

Compensation and Incentives

$ $46.75 Hourly