This is a temporary position for approximately 6
months.
Almonte General Hospital and Carleton Place & District
Memorial Hospital created the Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) in 2016
to formalize their commitment to work together to improve each patient and
resident’s overall health care experience through a strong, coordinated system
of care. An integrated Senior Team leads the two Hospitals, as well as Fairview
Manor and Lanark County Paramedic Service which are operating divisions of AGH.
Over 600 caring staff, physicians and midwives provide excellent primary, acute
and long-term care to citizens of Lanark County, West Ottawa and Renfrew
County.
Reporting to the Manager of Allied Health Services, the
Patient Flow Coordinator is accountable for patient flow to support the
Organization’s capacity to meet demand for service, with the goal of seamless,
timely transitions through the continuum of care, ensuring that all patients
are in the right place, at the right time, receiving the right care. In
collaboration with the clinical team, patients, and families, the Patient Flow
Coordinator is responsible for facilitating person-centered, collaborative discharge
plans through comprehensive assessments, therapeutic intervention, and
employing critical thinking and creative problem solving to support patient
discharge. All responsibilities are expected to be carried out in accordance
with the mission, vision and values of the MRHA.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care-related discipline,
Master’s preferred
· Current valid registration and membership in good
standing with the relevant Health-related College
· Minimum of 3 years of recent and related clinical
experience, including discharge planning
Competencies and Personal Attributes:
· Demonstrated experience in the assessment and
evaluation of the needs of patients to support individuals and families as they
transition from and within a hospital setting
· Comprehensive knowledge of the impact of social
determinants of health on discharge planning, Patient Flow and hospital system
capacity
· Expert communication, collaboration, organizational,
and problem solving skills
· Ability to work independently as well as within an
interdisciplinary team
· Knowledge of local community resources
· Experience with legislation that governs Public
Hospitals (Public Hospitals Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Consent to Treatment
Act, etc.)
· Analytical skills to assess processes, identify
barriers and develop comprehensive recommendations for improving patient flow;
recognizing both internal and external resourcing and demands on services
· Ability to critically appraise literature to inform
practice, including policy development
· Ability to complete projects to achieve agreed upon
objectives and deliverables, and produce timely results within allocated
resources
· Ability to work in a manner that is in compliance
with patient/resident and employee safety practices, policies and procedures of
the organization.
· Advanced computer skills, including Outlook, Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, and EMARs (Cerner, Meditech)
· Ability to contribute to a work environment that is
conducive to the organizations Workplace Violence and Harassment policy.
We thank all candidates who apply. Only those selected for
an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to inclusive and accessible employment
practices. If you require accommodation throughout any part of the recruitment
process, please contact Human Resources at hr@mrha.ca to let us know how we may
assist you.
Please note that according to MRHA Vaccination Policies, all
applicants must be fully vaccinated unless they can provide the proof of a
valid medical contraindication or exemption on the basis of protected grounds
under the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to be considered for any staff or
volunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, applicants must provide the proof of
either government issued documentation proving they have been fully vaccinated,
or present supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or
exemption under Ontario Human Rights Code.
Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) is committed to
fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We believe
that embracing diversity in all its forms enriches our workplace and enhances
the quality of care we provide to our patients, residents and community. We are
dedicated to creating an environment where every individual feels valued,
respected and supported regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual
orientation, religion, age, ability or background. We aim to create a workplace
where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared mission of providing
integrated health care that meets the evolving life-long needs of our
communities.