Community Transition Coordinator - New Glasgow, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Verified Company

New Glasgow, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID:172909**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Northern
Zone, Aberdeen Hospital**
Department:OPNZ Access and Flow - Pictou County**
Type of Employment:Permanent
Hourly FT
(100%
FTE) x 1
position(s)
**Status: CUPE
Healthcare

Position
Posting Closing Date:Open Until FilledNova 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:

Reporting to the Patient Access & Flow Manager, the Community Transition Coordinator promotes a home first philosophy.

The Community Transition Coordinator is responsible to lead the interprofessional team and the processes of patients who have the potential to require complex discharge needs by working collaboratively with members of the healthcare team (physicians, continuing care, nurses, community agencies and allied health professionals) and connecting patients and families with the appropriate resources to support discharge plans resulting in excellent care and improved patient experiences.

About You:

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

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
Minimum three (3) years of related experience within healthcare required
Current registration with the appropriate licensing body required
Leadership experience and training considered an asset
Experience in program planning, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
Strong problemsolving, negotiation, conflict resolution and rapportbuilding skills
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills including ability to work sensitively and effectively with clients, families, various professional and community agencies and partners in a collaborative team environment
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

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

Hours:

Permanent, Full-Time (100%), 75 Hours Biweekly
Shifts may include days, evenings and some weekends

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $42.89 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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