Supervisor District Operations - Access and Flow Req ID : 192166
Location : Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department : OPEZ Patient Flow
Type of Employment : Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Management / Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date : 12-Dec-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with specialized services offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaboration, reflected in our hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs. Our passionate team provides a variety of high-quality services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.
About the Opportunity Early identification of patients requiring complex discharge planning case management through high-risk screening criteria, bullet rounds, and referrals. Assessment of patient's medical, functional, cultural, and psychosocial needs, family issues / dynamics, and extent of community resources in light of input / assessments from the multidisciplinary pod and community partners. Planning which involves continuous review and communication of potential plans and timelines in partnership with the multidisciplinary team, client / SDM, family, and community agencies / facilities. Facilitation of safe patient discharge through ongoing assessment, case coordination, and development of appropriate discharge plans, including but not limited to patient / family education and coordination of family meetings. Advocate to identify gaps in services and system-level changes required to meet the changing needs of the patient population. Activities : Participate in unit-based rounds and conferences. Participate in weekly Joint Discharge Operations Meetings. Maintain an in-depth knowledge of community resources. Actively seek out and share new resources specific to patient / family needs. Participate and contribute to departmental and program-specific meetings. About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following : Registered with the appropriate College or Professional Association. Baccalaureate Degree in Health Related Field - Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work. Minimum of 3-5 years experience in Acute Care Setting. Previous management experience would be an asset. Demonstrated knowledge of services provided within Nova Scotia Health. Understanding of Utilization Process. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively. Evidence of ongoing relevant education. Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to maintain good relationships with patients, physicians, and hospital staff. Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Computer skills necessary to interpret data. Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred. Hours Full-time Long Assignment, 100% FTE; 75 hours biweekly. Approximately 12 months. Shifts include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Travel to various sites may be required. Compensation and Benefits 40.15 - $53.34 Hourly. Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black / African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals / Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
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