Patient Care Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network
Description
PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR - HEMODIALYSIS/NEPHROLOGY
Job Posting #: 925969
Site:
Toronto General Hospital
Department:
Nephrology/Hemodialysis
Reports to:
Nurse Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; days
Salary:
$ $54.02 per hour
Status:
Temporary Full-Time (approx. 12 months)
Posted Date:
November 2, 2023
Closing Date:
November 16, 2023
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.
As a member of the multi-disciplinary team on the Nephrology - Hemodialysis Unit, the PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR acts as a resource for the multidisciplinary team.
The principal responsibilities include:
performing financial/administrative responsibilities to ensure efficient and effective unit operation; contributing to staff development by promoting and ensuring a supportive/collaborative learning environment within the service(s)/cluster area based on the principles of adult learning and practice standards for nurses, students and ancillary staff; performing human resources responsibilities; liaising with members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure high standards of quality and optimal management of patient care outcomes; performing cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned or requested.
Qualifications:
- Baccalaureate in Nursing required, Masters preferred
- Current certificate of competency (licensure) from the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program Level II
- Three (3) years recent Medical/Surgical nursing experience, additional experience with Hemodialysis patients preferred
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and Supervisory experience
- Demonstrated ability towards team building and collaboration
- Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
- Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
- Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multitask
- Excellent decision making and problem solving skills
- Clinical and patient teaching skills
- Excellent time management skills
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.
- Competitive offer packages
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, onsite gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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