Patient Care Coordinator- BIR Critical Care

Job Number: JR102475

Job Title: Patient Care Coordinator- BIR Critical Care

Job Category: Nurse

Hospital Location: Birchmount Site

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

Number of Positions: 1

Union: ONA

Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $42.83 - $60.46

Hours: Days, Nights

Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our work led by the Organizational Development and Diversity Department on our Leading edge Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar and our innovative Health Equity Certificate programs. We are also proud to be named Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023! Learn more at shn.ca

Job Description

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Patient Care Coordinator will support oversight and coordination of daily unit operations and patient care activities both on a day-to-day basis as well as long-term planning. You will be responsible for identifying the learning needs of nursing staff, ensuring quality and operational metrics are met, and providing staff in-services on new equipment and/or process changes. In this leadership role, you will support critical care program projects and activities while creating a supportive culture through staff engagement and team building. The successful applicant will need to be familiar with Critical Care standards and initiatives and demonstrate excellence in practice through full role functions: Practitioner, Educator, Consultant, Leader, and Researcher.

Requirements

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• At least 5 years of acute care nursing experience in critical care nursing
• Minimum 1 year of charge nurse experience
• Required certifications specific to critical care
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work well with families, patients, and all levels of the health care team
• Ability to advocate for quality care based on patient outcomes within a multidisciplinary environment
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate well-developed critical thinking and conflict resolution skills
• Competent to perform BCLS, ACLS
• Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills and the ability to work well in stressful situations
• Experience with staffing, patient flow, and patient assignments
• Demonstrate leadership qualities by leading rounds, huddles, and initiating new practices and processes
• Experience in the preparation of staffing schedules
• Comfortable with collective agreement language with regards to schedules and calling in staff (ONA, CUPE)
• Proficient in computer skills or willing to learn (Microsoft Office, EZ Schedule, Staffing Request System, Kronos)
• OHA Leadership Courses (have or to acquire in the first 6 months of hire)

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
• Ability to speak another language

Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff, and community alike. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly, and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.