Patient Care Coordinator General Hospital Job Chilliwack area,BC Canada,Nursing

Salary
: CAD $49.20 - $67.08 / hour

Job Summary
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We currently have relief part‑time opportunities for Patient Care Coordinators to join our medical team located in Chilliwack, B.C. The role offers competitive compensation, four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and a pension plan.

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). The Coordinator has responsibility for the day‑to‑day operations of the assigned unit(s) including daily patient flow.

The Coordinator supports and participates in research, policy, quality improvement and risk management activities.

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 by ensuring the care team follows through on specific care paths and processes.

Supervises nursing and nursing support staff and coordinates the work of the clinical team overall on a day‑to‑day basis; observes work and corrects where necessary, monitors the quality of care and the safety of patients, assigns and adjusts work assignments, schedules and coordinates staff, monitors and may authorize staff hours of work, including overtime, vacations, leave requests.

Supports quality patient care and excellence in practice by promoting interprofessional collaboration and team building, supporting staff to plan and carry out patient/family education regarding illness prevention and health maintenance, acting as a mentor and resource to staff, role modeling best clinical practices.

Initiates/leads/supports plan of care conferences and rounds (e.g. iCare) 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 clinical support and guidance and evaluates the effectiveness of learning opportunities.

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; follows up as required. Participates in or leads the investigation of complaints by patients/families, implements corrective action as appropriate.

Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities by evaluating the effect of changes in practice, generating recommendations for alternative approaches to practices, conducting safety audits, and supporting implementation of teaching/learning when required.

Assists the Manager/Director by attending panel interviews, providing recommendations on the selection of new staff, providing feedback to the Manager on staff performance appraisals and providing feedback on optimal use of budgetary resources and regarding minor and capital equipment needs as requested.

Promotes staff awareness and involvement in research/evaluation activities and special projects and participates in research and special projects as appropriate.

Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, participates on a variety of designated professional or operational committees at the unit, hospital, program and/or regional level.

Participates in the review, development, implementation and evaluation of evidence‑informed clinical decision support tools/policies.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.
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