JOB POSTING #056-24 POSTING DATE: April 17, 2024
JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse – Community Transition
INITIAL ASSIGNMENT: High Intensity Supports at Home Program (HISH)
BARGAINING AGENT: ONA
LOCATION: Haileybury or Kirkland Lake
LANGUAGE(S): English and French
EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately
Home and Community Care Support Services North East offers a wide-range of quality health-care services and resources to support people of all ages at home, school or in community. In addition to planning, delivering and coordinating care for thousands of people each day in Northeastern Ontario, we also manage eligibility and admissions to long-term care homes, short stay respite and assisted living. We need caring, motivated people who are driven to help others and make difference in their community, to join our multi-disciplinary team.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) – Community Transition assists with hospital transition home for Alternate Level of Care (ALC) patients with an imminent long-term care destination and other high-risk patients with similar needs in community who are long-term care waitlisted, meet eligibility criteria, and are at risk of requiring hospitalization and becoming ALC designated. The Community Transition Nurse (RN/RPN) provides individualized patient care through a holistic and collaborative approach, working closely with the High Intensity Supports at Home (HISH) team, patient/family and primary care provider to develop a unique plan of care specific to their needs.
NATURE & SCOPE:
- Assists with hospital discharge and/or environmental transition of high-risk seniors, ensuring the patient is seen in home within 24-48 hours of being admitted to the HISH Program. The RPN will consult with the RN or assigned Care Coordinator when support is required for complex discharges or transitions.
- Coordinates with HISH or assigned Care Coordinator in the development of care plan necessary to provide patient with wrap-around, holistic nursing support to remain safely at home while waiting for LTC placement.
- Provides ongoing, short-term support to patients’ through education and coaching, clinical assessment, assistance with medication management, and communication with primary care to reduce hospital admission/readmission. This may include daily visits to ensure patients’ needs are being met. The RPN will work in consultation with the RN or assigned Care Coordinator on complex patient files or issues outside of the RPN’s scope of practice.
- Provides in-home nursing visits and manages patients’ care needs as presented, which may also include support with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living (ADL/IADL).
- Collaborates closely with the care team to ensure consistent, aligned communication; participates in weekly huddles as required.
- In collaboration with the care team, works with patient/SDM and family members/caregivers and primary care provider to develop a transition plan that supports the unique needs of the patient.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
- Minimum 3-5 years clinical experience working as a Nurse (RN or RPN);
- Recent and relevant experience, within the last 2-3 years, providing direct, hands-on nursing care;
- Certification as a Gerontological Nurse (GNC) or Gerontology Practical Nurse (GPNC) an asset;
- Superior clinical assessment skills and care planning skills;
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to provide quality clinical service delivery in conjunction with patients and other stakeholders;
- Ability to work independently;
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills;
- Effective interpersonal and communications skills;
- Ability to provide health coaching and disease-specific education to patients;
- Advanced oral and written proficiency in English and French is essential;
- Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle; travel to patient homes will be required;
- Valid Emergency First Aid Certification and CPR.
Less qualified candidates may be considered. However, candidates who meet all requirements will be given priority for an interview.
Home and Community Care Support Services North East is an equal opportunity employer. Personal information submitted will be used only for the purpose of determining suitability for this vacancy. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Individuals with a disability requiring accommodation during the application and/or the interview process should advise the recruitment contact so arrangements can be made.
Interested persons are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by visiting and applying through the organization website at:
North East Careers | Home and Community Care Support Services (healthcareathome.ca)
Please refer to posting #056-24 when applying.
Home and Community Care Support Services has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy across the province that requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Applicants being considered for employment will be required to provide proof of vaccination documentation confidentially to Human Resources upon hire. Any medical or human rights exemption requests will be reviewed and validated prior to an offer of employment.
CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOMEAre you highly organized, detail-oriented and able to work accurately in a busy environment with frequent interruptions? Are you seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in an organization that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.
As a Patient Care Assistant, you will provide support for the assigned team in their daily activities to ensure that patients receive prompt, effective customer service. By applying your health care administrative support experience – you will have the opportunity to play a key role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centred 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.
This PCA role will support Care Coordinators that have been embedded into Primary Care. French Language Services are required (Bilingual proficiency will be confirmed by a French Language Proficiency Assessment).
Branch: Hamilton or Niagara, to be determined based on the preference of the successful candidate.
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
What will you do?
- Provide administrative support services to Care Coordinators
- Process new referrals, and orders for services, supplies and equipment
- Process and assist in managing confidential patient records
- Enter, update and maintain a high volume of patient data in the electronic database
- Answer a high volume of telephone inquiries from patients, families and service providers, and refer callers as appropriate
- Provide back-up support to other positions, as required
What you must have?
- A Grade 12 diploma (minimum)
- 2+ years’ related office experience
- Accurate keyboarding/data-entry skills
- Proficient with database software, MS Word, Excel, and other applications in a Windows environment
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Advanced multi-tasking skills, with the ability to meet performance and service goals
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team and interact tactfully and sensitively with patients from wide-ranging cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong listening skills
- Flexibility to work a schedule that includes days, evenings and weekends to meet organizational needs
- 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?
- A college diploma in the health or social services field, or business/office administration
- Familiarity with medical terminology, and office administrative procedures/concepts
- Knowledge of services provided by Home and Community Care Support Services
- Ability to speak French or another second language
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
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
Home and Community Care Support Services 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.
