Provincial MH&A Flow Specialist

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

• Assist with the coordination of the movement of Mental Health (MH) patients from rural areas of the province through the admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Liaise with Service Delivery Organizations (SDO) sites/bed coordinators and acute care MH sites/bed coordinators on matters related to the movement of patients from rural areas of the province.
• Participate in the development of guidelines and educational strategies related to the admission, transfer, and discharge of MH patients from rural areas of the province.
• Participate in decision‑making that results in an effective admission process and the optimal utilization of facility resources for patients from rural areas of the province.
• Participate in MH flow calls throughout the province.

• 5 years’ experience working in an acute mental health environment required including:
  • 3 years of experience in an operational role, particularly with a focus on flow optimization and transition planning is preferred.
  • 2 years of experience using computerized applications, such as patient flow software.
  • Experience working in a virtual environment required.

• Post‑secondary degree in a relevant health profession from an accredited post‑secondary education institution is required.
• Master’s degree is considered to be an asset.

• Active member in good standing of an associated regulatory body.

• Demonstrated staff level leadership capabilities. The provincial health system in Manitoba has adopted the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team environment is required.
• Working in rural areas is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to function in a pivotal role, as facilitator, in the patient admission/discharge/transfer process, working with patient, family, physician, manager, members of the multidisciplinary team, other programs, community resources, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of staff (direct care, multidisciplinary team, management).
• Proficient in concepts related to collaborative practice and inter‑professional education and practice.
• Education in Lean Six Sigma or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to assess situations and problem‑solve effectively.
• Must have the ability to work effectively and efficiently with computerized clinical applications.

• Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings, and to lift and carry items of up to approximately 10 kg.
• Interruptions to respond to questions from executives, and partner organizations are common; dedicated and focused time for planning and concentration can be scheduled.
• Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license and use of a personal motor vehicle for regular travel within the province.
• May be required to work occasional evening or night shifts in order to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self‑identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.