Patient Navigator - Espanola, Canada - Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre
Description
Computer proficiency, includingJoin our team use of Microsoft Outlook,
Microsoft Word, Excel, and
Patient Navigator PowerPoint
We are currently recruiting for a full-time
Preferred qualifications:
Patient Navigator to support our acute inpatient - Recent clinical experience in the area(s)
unit and emergency department. The Patient of acute care and emergency care
Navigator will provide consultation for patients - Gerontology experience
with complex needs in planning for discharge
- Familiarity with First Nations health
patient plan of care. The Patient Navigator
- Bilingual in French and English
and/or inpatient units to reduce hospital length
Position Summary:
of stays and repeat admissions. Will work
collaboratively with patients, families and the
This role will focus on the High Intensity Needs
care team to identify possible barriers to return
Patient population that are transitioning from
to home and to develop a safe and supportive
discharge plan. Priority will be given to patients
play an integral role in the development,
who are experiencing increasing frailty and are
implementation, and adoption of both clinical
high risk for medical and psychosocial issues.
and non-clinical health care programs and
pathways to support system capacity by fostering
The Espanola Regional Hospital and Health
leading practices and improvement strategies to
Centre is an equal opportunity employer
coordinate complex high intensity care needs in
committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment
hospital and facilitate community connections.
and selection processes. If contacted for an
Identify workflow efficiencies, standards of care
employment opportunity, please advise if you
and best practices as we advance our systems to
require accommodation.
meet patients' needs in a rural healthcare
environment.
Thank you for your interest. Only applicants who
have been selected for an interview will be
Reporting directly to the Manager of Acute care
contacted. This position will remain open until
and the Emergency Department the Patient
filled.
Navigator is a highly motivated individual who
demonstrates exceptional problem solving,
Qualifications:
process improvement and complex program- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or development and management skills combined
Diploma in health related field from an with technical knowledge within the electronic
accredited educational institution. health record environment.
- Current Certificate of Registration in good
Benefits:
- Able to work independently with
- Demonstrate effective leadership package including paid vacation and sick leave,
- Must be innovative, reliable and pension plan. Starting wage is $37.66 to $42.39
organizational skills.
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