Job Description

Orillia Soldiers\' Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia - a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.

People have always been OSMH\'s greatest strength. Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We offer an environment where each individual works interdependently towards common goals: we value Trust, Courage and Teamwork. We are an organization where individuals\' contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.

Position Summary

The Patient Navigator promotes optimal patient and clinical outcomes by assessing and facilitating effective quality of care, utilization of resources and length of stay in acute care, complex continuing care as well as the Emergency department. The Patient Navigator will identify and initiate complex discharge or transition plans for high risk patients (including regional renal in patients) and collaborate with physicians, interprofessional teams and appropriate community partners and resources to support Home First philosophy and practices, Significant to this role is case management expertise and complex discharge planning activities.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BScN required.
• Current Non Restrictive Licence in good standing from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Minimum 2 years of case management/discharge planning experience required
• Minimum 7years of recent clinical experience including leadership responsibilities required.
• Additional case management/leadership or geriatric certification / courses preferred.
• LEAN or process improvement education beneficial
• Experience working with community partners/agencies
• Clinical experience with Geriatrics preferred
• Experience in organizing and leading interdisciplinary team and family case conference/discharge planning meetings with the principles of patient-focused model of care strongly required.
• Knowledge and understanding of the application of relevant legislation (Health Care Consent Act, Substitute Decisions Act, etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to lead case management/ discharge planning activities
• Demonstrate effective interview skills as well as effective mediation/negotiation skills combined with the ability to work in collaboration with all members of the health care team both internally and externally across the continuum of care
• Ability to be self-directed and thrive in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrates complex decision making skills, has the ability to organize, coordinate, problem solve, and communicate well with all professional groups,
• Demonstrated accurate and timely documentation, referral management and record keeping
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others, able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and effectively resolve challenging situations that involved multiple stakeholders, patients and families
• Demonstrated understanding and competency of Alternate Level of Care (ALC), keep up to date on enhancements and changes to the WTIS reporting requirements for ALC
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the legislation and Acts applicable to patient discharge and transition (ie Health Care Consent Act, Public Hospital Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Long term care act as relates to LTC application, Retirement Home Act, Mental Health Act)
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of consent and capacity and role of PGT/consent capacity board
• Quality improvement experience preferred
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using Medworxx UMS
• Satisfactory work performance and attendance record required
• The successful candidate will have a proven commitment to professional development as well as to the Mission and Vision of the Hospital. Demonstrates proficiency in written and verbal communications skills.

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Our Employees Enjoy

• a professional practice environment
• a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
• wellness initiatives
• continuing education grants
• employee recognition and assistance programs
• a competitive salary and benefits package
• equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment Equity

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Accomodation in the Workplace

Orillia Soldiers\' Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH\'s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital\'s Occupational Health and Safety department.

OSMH is a minimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital. As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online before 11:59 pm on the posting close date. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Orillia Soldiers\' Memorial Hospital