Patient Care Coordinator-Medical General Hospital

Patient Care Coordinator-Medical-Chilliwack General Hospital

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The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20 - $67.08 / hour

Job Summary
We currently have exciting Casual opportunities for Patient Care Coordinators to join our Medical team located in Chilliwack
, B.C.

Come work with us! We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the workforce and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package, and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

• Your overall compensation is increased - As part of the new provincial collective agreement, as a regular status nurse, you receive an increase to overall compensation
• 100% of your benefits are employer-paid with no out-of-pocket
• You’re immediately enrolled in a defined pension plan
• You’re eligible for 87% maternity leave top-up
• You can maintain a flexible schedule - As part of the new collective agreement, there are more flexible scheduling options available for regular status nurses

Detailed Overview
In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, the Patient Care Coordinator provides clinical supervision, guidance, and support to nursing staff, other clinical team members, and support staff within the assigned unit(s).

Responsibilities

• Applies established criteria and prioritizes admissions/intake, leads and facilitates actions related to daily patient flow, plans for patient discharge and appropriate patient placement/referral.
• Supervises nursing and nursing support staff and coordinates the work of the clinical team overall on a day-to-day basis.
• Supports quality patient care and excellence in practice by promoting interprofessional collaboration and team building.
• Initiates/leads/supports plan of care conferences and rounds for the purpose of optimal patient care management according to best practice.
• Identifies learning requirements of staff and, in conjunction with the Manager, Educator, and other members of the clinical team, provides input into the development of learning objectives.
• Provides input into the development of a comprehensive orientation program, in collaboration with the Educator and other clinical staff.
• Acts as a point person for patients and families who have concerns or questions regarding their care.
• Participates in or leads the investigation of complaints by patients/families; follows up on complaints and implements corrective action as appropriate.
• Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities by methods such as evaluating the effect of changes in practice, generating recommendations for alternative approaches to practices.

Qualifications
Education and Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Three (3) years of recent related clinical experience in the designated clinical area, including one (1) year of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Clinical proficiency/expertise in the designated clinical area.
• Ability to supervise and provide leadership and work direction.
• Ability to coordinate patient assignments, in collaboration with staff.
• Ability to monitor staff workload and patient factors and adjust patient assignments accordingly.
• Ability to establish priorities for patient care, patient flow/discharge planning, and overall daily operations of the designated unit(s).

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada. We value diversity in the workforce and strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring, and trust.