Vacancy Detail

ONA


Job Title: Unit Coordinator
Status: Regular Part Time
Department: Emergency - Admitted Medical Inpatient
Program: Emergency
12 Hour Shifts, days/weekends Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $43.190 - $60.120 per hour
Posting Reference: 2500002025

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager in Emergency, The ED/Med Admits 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);
* Significant and recent (within one year) experience in an Acute Medical Unit, required;
* Recent experience in Emergency/Critical Care/Intensive Care nursing preferred;
* Proven experience with staff scheduling (ONA and CUPE), patient flow and patient assignments;
* 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


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).

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

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 for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.