Placement Facilitator

Are you an experienced registered practical nurse seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.

As a Placement Facilitator, you will coordinate applications to long-term care homes, as well as facilitate and authorize admissions to long-term care homes (LTCH). These applications can be long-stay, short stay and convalescence care from the community, hospitals and other long-term care homes. You will act as an information resource for internal and external stakeholders. 

Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centered care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 8,000 regulated health care and other professionals.

As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.

What will you do?

• Receive and monitor information regarding vacancies in long-term care homes within the South East geography
• Manage the wait-lists for Ontario Health atHome in the area of South East long term care homes
• Negotiate with Ontario Health atHome South East LTCHs around appropriate applicants for the available vacancies.
• Contact the patient, power of attorney (POA) or substitute decision maker (SDM) to conduct a bed offer for available beds and advise the patient/POA/SDM of the financial costs
• Coordinate LTCH Admissions
• Advise Completes “Authorization for Admission” form for the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Long Term Care
• Documents admissions according to policies and procedures
• Educates and liaises with applicant/POA/SDM in order to achieve a successful LTC admission.
• Ensures that information regarding vacancies is kept current on the data base
• Closes files on an appropriate and timely basis.

What must you have?

• Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RPN in the general class
• Health Care experience in LTC or equivalent Ontario Health atHome in the area of South East experience is preferred
• Knowledge of Long Term Care Act, Substitute Decision Act, and Health Care Consent Act
• Strong data entry skills and ability to work with MS Word, Outlook, Excel
• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Proficient in a Windows environment
• We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.

What would give you the edge? 

• Good negotiation, mediation, problem solving and facilitations skills
• Effective time management, prioritization and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and co-operatively in a busy multidisciplinary environment
• Established ability to accurately complete required documentation, reports and forms
• Excellent documentation skills (clear, thorough, accurate, timely)

What do we offer? 

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer: ​

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits​
• Valuable development opportunities​
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan​

Who are we?

We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centered care.

Why join us?

If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Date Posted: Sept. 10, 2024                 Closing Date: Posted Until Filled

Job Title: Placement Facilitator

Job Type: Temporary Full Time up to eighteen (18) months

Initial Assignment: Long Term Care Home Admissions Management

Hours in a Bi-weekly Period: seventy (70)

FTE: 1.0

Compensation: $30.95 - $36.07/hour

Reports To: Manager, Patient Services

Department: Patient Services

Group: ONA

Location: Belleville