Job Description

Close Date

Sep. 26 2023

Location

Victoria General Hospital - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Weekend/Stats

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$44.31 - $63.69

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.00

Planned Start Date

Oct. 2 2023

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Sep. 27 2024

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No



In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Operations Director, Surgical Services, the Surgical Services Access Coordinator takes a leadership role in developing, implementing, evaluating and coordinating a waitlist management system for unscheduled cases for the assigned area. The Surgical Services Access Coordinator plays an integral role in facilitating a patient-specific plan that establishes a streamlined process, timely and appropriate access and placement to necessary care. The Surgical Services Access Coordinator works closely with the Operating Rooms, Recovery Rooms, the referring Physicians, physician offices, surgical wards, and the Coordinators of Site Operations to ensure efficient and equitable access for unscheduled surgical cases.

The coordinator supports the management team to assist them in the achievement of business and operational objectives including assuming the responsibility for daily activities of an administrative and non-clinical nature in the absence of the Managers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant discipline and minimum of five (5) years\' recent surgical experience in a large, complex health care environment, including Operating Room, with expertise in clinical assessment and program management.

Experience in the use of a variety of computer applications including Powerchart, word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing and database software skills.

Skills And Abilities

• Communicates in a compelling, clear and understandable manner (both verbally and in writing) to adeptly represent the needs of the management team.
• Comprehensive knowledge of health care delivery systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration/consultation with others.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, communication, mediation and negotiation.
• Demonstrated skills in the application of communications and computerized technology to address communication needs and information analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, under pressure and maintain priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to think laterally, solve problems, make decisions and take action in a crisis management environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work diplomatically and persuasively to establish and maintain effective work relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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Additional information for applicants

Additional Clauses

Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.

Requisition CA

Non Contract

Affiliation/Union

Non-Contract Management

Island Health