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Care Coordinator - Registered Nurse

Care Coordinator - Registered Nurse

Bayshore HealthCareHalifax, NS
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$26.39–CA$36.03 hourly
Job description

Job Description

Bayshore is currently seeking a full-time Care Coordinator with a minimum of three (3) years of full-time experienceto join our team in Halifax, NS.

This is an exciting opportunity for motivated Registered Nurse who is looking for a career opportunity with a Monday - Friday schedule of day shifts only (no nights, no weekends!).

Care Coordinators are responsible for providing Case Management services to patients who suffer from complex, protracted healthcare conditions that are likely to exceed a 3-month period, and require care management or are deemed chronic.

Using comprehensive case management assessments, the Care Coordinator will provide client-centred case management services to assist clients return to active duty (Return to Work Program) or to civilian life; and will consult with other professionals (internal and external) to ensure a comprehensive plan is developed.

Responsibilities could include, but are not limited to :

  • Assess, organize, evaluate and monitor patient’s health care needs in accordance with the Health Services case management process as directed by the National Program Leadership
  • Monitor client medical treatment plans, and initiate case management action plans based on client needs and goals.
  • Identify health care and community services supports required in order to meet clients’ specific needs
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and working groups, as a member of the primary health care team, to share client’s progress and provide recommendations and suggestions to decision makers such as the client’s primary care provider for the purpose of developing action plans that meet client service standards and achieve health care goals
  • Educate clients and families about their health condition(s) and provide them with information and eligibility criteria on benefits and entitlements
  • Develop and maintain a network of partnerships with internal and external community organizations within the geographical area to streamline the transfer of patient care, to expand community resources to address service gaps, and provide patient a smooth transition

Job Qualification

The successful candidate must have a  minimum of three (3) years of experience  within the last four (4) years :

  • performing assessments and developing care plans that reflect the client’s individual health care needs and personal goals in the community health or primary health care setting; and
  • providing adult health education programs in a community health, primary health care or case management setting.
  • Care Coordinators must, as a minimum, possess a :

  • Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a recognized university
  • Current and valid Registered Nurse license in the province of Nova Scotia
  • Certificate of Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider or equivalent such as Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation / Automated External Defibrillator (CPR / AED) Level C. Annual recertification is required.
  • Other Requirements  (facilitated by Bayshore during onboarding) :

  • Current N95 mask fit certificate CSA Standards Z94.4 ()
  • Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) Certification ()
  • Benefits of working with Bayshore Medical Personnel

  • Enjoy a great work / life balance with daytime hours, Monday to Friday.
  • No evening or weekend shifts required.
  • Paid on an hourly basis.
  • Medical and Dental benefits for positions over 22.5 hours.