Careers - Lakeridge Health

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Job Title:

Unit Coordinator

Posted Date:

4/26/2023

Closing Date:

6/15/2023

Functional Discipline:

Medicine

Job Description

ONA

UNIT COORDINATOR
MEDICINE PROGRAM
TEMPORARY FULL TIME 6 MONTH CONTRACT(As per central collective agreement s.10.7e)
LAKERIDGE HEALTH AJAX-PICKERING
12 HOUR SHIFTS DAYS/WEEKENDS (Subject to change)
SALARY: $36.42 - 51.47
ONA 2200003681

Reporting to the designated Patient Care Manager in Medicine, The Medicine/ED Unit coordinator is responsible for engaging in daily discharge rounds for admitted patients within the Emergency Department- maintaining thorough output, identifying and facilitating appropriate discharge planning and identifying and facilitating the transfer of patients to other sites as appropriate and required. The incumbent will work closely with the inter-disciplinary team including TM, GEM, SW and the UC in the ED maintaining data accountability and acting as a steward for developing and facilitating the family-centered care approach

QUALIFICATIONS:
* Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
* Current BCLS; ACLS with Medical Directives required;
* Recent & related Charge Nurse Experience required (must be within the last 2-3 years);
* Proven experience with staff scheduling (ONA and CUPE), patient flow and patient assignments;
* Significant recent (within one year) experience in an Acute Medical Unit, required;
* B.Sc.N, preferred;
* Demonstrated leadership, teaching and mentorship skills;
* Effective organizational; planning; prioritization and time management skills;
* Demonstrated ability to deal with multiple competing demands with ability to maintain composure in stressful situations;
* Proven ability to work well independently and to demonstrate well developed critical thinking skills;
* Ability to collaborate with Lakeridge Health Patient Flow, the inpatient clinical program interdisciplinary teams and with community partners for quality based patient outcomes (ie. COPD Care Pathways)".
* Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Compassion, Innovation, inclusion, teamwork and joy ;
* Demonstrated commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public;
* Demonstrated understanding of and, commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety program and practices including staff, patient, and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education sessions; and,
* Must have proven good attendance record with capabilities of maintaining this same standard.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and the Ontario Nurses Association (RN Bargaining Unit Local 051).

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) . Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.

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