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Are you an experienced registered nurse (BScN), physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech language pathologist, or certified social worker (MSW) looking for a different kind of practice environment? You’re looking in the right place.
As a valued member of our Home and Community Care team, you will facilitate the journey through Ontario’s health care system by assessing referred patients, determining their health care needs and eligibility, and ensuring they receive the services and care they need, where and when they need them.
Whether you are working in our office, in a local hospital or in the community, you will have the opportunity to impact lives in your community, enjoy a balanced lifestyle, and be part of a great team that makes care happen.
Temporary Full time Contract Opportunities Available. Initial Locations: Newmarket Site & Sheppard Site.
What will you do?
- In collaboration with patients and their families, assess care needs, determine eligibility for services, and develop individual care and service plans
- Link patients with service providers
- Coordinate and monitor care plan delivery
- Establish a helping relationship with patients and their families
- Balance patient needs and choices with available resources, ensuring patients’ values and preferences are respected
What must you have?
- Membership, in good standing, with the applicable regulatory body:
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
- College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario
- Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- 2+ years of recent experience in community health or a related field
- Knowledge of the health care delivery system and community resources
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, assessment and decision-making skills
- Effective time management skills, with the ability to work independently and co-operatively in a busy multidisciplinary environment
- A valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Ability to use a computer in a Windows environment
What would give you the edge?
- Experience working with diverse patient groups, e.g., multicultural, homeless, palliative, acquired brain injury (ABI), mental health, geriatrics, pediatrics
- Ability to speak French or another second language
Who we are
Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) play a key role in Ontario’s health care system. Working in partnership with patients, families, providers and community organizations, LHINs ensure people have access to the health care they need — at home and in the community.
The Central LHIN is responsible for planning, funding and integrating health services as well as delivering home and community care services for over 1.8 million people living in northern Toronto, parts of Etobicoke, York Region and South Simcoe County. This includes over $2 billion in funding to more than 90 health service providers such as hospitals, long-term care homes, community health centres, mental health and addiction service providers, and community support services.
All applications will be reviewed; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to a culture that values diversity and inclusion.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, and are committed to providing accommodation as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process.
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Team Assistant
Bring your healthcare administrative support experience to this casual role as a Team Assistant for the Central LHIN
Reporting to the Supervisor, Home & Community Care, the TEAM ASSISTANT will provide support for the assigned team in their daily activities to facilitate efficient and effective service delivery to our patients.
Responsibilities include:
• Process new referrals, orders for services, supplies and equipment
• Process and assist with management of confidential records for clients on admission and until discharge
• Enter, update and maintain high volume of client data into electronic database
• Provide administrative support services for case managers
• Answer high volume of telephone inquiries from clients, families and service providers; refer callers to Case Managers and/or other appropriate individuals
• Maintain client information database
• Provide back-up support to other positions as assigned
• Provide switchboard relief as required
• Perform other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Grade 12 Diploma plus Community College Business/ Office Administration, Medical Diploma.
- 2 years’ related experience. Experience in a healthcare environment would be a definite asset.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, with a sound knowledge of the English language, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Excellent organization and prioritization skills to ensure data is entered accurately.
- Ability to work independently and accurately in the presence of frequent interruptions.
- Maintain confidentiality, exercise good judgement and discretion.
- Ability to manage frequent changes within a team environment.
- Regular attendance at work is required.
ASSETS
• Familiarity with medical terminology, office administrative procedures/concepts and knowledge of LHIN services would be an asset
• Bilingualism (English/French) considered an asset.
• Proficiency working in a windows environment using Microsoft applications including Word, Outlook and the Internet. Experience with client databases or other applications used by the LHIN is an asset.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are seeking a chance to be part of team that’s truly making a difference in the lives of others, please apply on-line. All applications will be reviewed.
The Central LHIN is governed by the requirements of the French Language Services Act and therefore encourages applications from French speaking candidates.
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JOB TITLE: Manager, Home and Community Care
START DATE: February 2018
DURATION: Full Time, Permanent
REPORTS TO: Director, Home and Community Care
DEPARTMENT: Home and Community Care
LOCATION: Toronto Central LHIN
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director, Home and Community Care, this position is responsible for overseeing the ongoing management, planning and evaluation of case management and long-term care placement coordination within an assigned area for the Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network (TC LHIN). Working with a sub-region team and community services partners, the incumbent will ensure that quality client-focused services are delivered.
An excellent communicator and problem solver, the Manager, Home and Community Care is accountable for the quality and fiscal management of delivery of client services, and the position will also directly manage staff providing such services.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leads a team of operations professionals and staff in delivering coordinated quality community health care and facilitate access to long term care.
- Coaches and assists staff with complex client situations.
- Monitors and manages the budget, including analyzing results and recommending adjustments.
- Participates in researching, integrating and promoting leading client services delivery models in one or more specialty client program areas for the Toronto Central LHIN, in order to achieve established objectives and targets
- Implements best practice measures to serve Long Term Care facilities, Community Resource groups, physicians, and nursing and rehabilitation services.
- Builds and maintains relationships with health and social service agencies and external service providers.
- Participates as a leader in change management initiatives; acts as a champion for continuous improvement and participates in the development of policies, procedures, systems and tools to improve service delivery.
- Interprets and implements organizational policy, union contracts, and any applicable legislation as required.
- Day-to-day management and development of Home and Community Care staff.
- Ensures process is in place for frontline staff to identify and address client safety concerns, and that client safety is discussed at team meetings, huddles and planning sessions.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Education and Experience:
- Graduate degree in health administration, and possibly specialist expertise in a discipline such as palliative care or mental health. May also have a background and graduate degree in social services, or an MBA (or equivalent).
- Regulated Health Professional preferred.
- Three to five years experience managing in a multi-disciplinary, culturally diverse health care environment.
- Knowledge of direct care/case management and/ or operational models used in community health care organizations
- Good knowledge of community resources (e.g., services and programs), and roles of health care professionals and understanding of issues and priorities within health care
- In-depth understanding of the Toronto Central LHIN’s priorities and related Home and Community Care priorities and plans
- Practical knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation (e.g., regarding privacy, the provision of health care services, etc.)
- A team player with excellent communication skills who respects diversity, exercises good judgment and is committed to providing the highest level of customer service and client care.
- Demonstrated skills in organization and time management.
- Superior oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership, relationship management, facilitation, negotiation and problem solving skills.
- In-depth knowledge of tools, systems and databases used in client service delivery and management (e.g. CARE, TRCCD, Portal, PointClick, Metro PCS, RAI, etc.)
- Ability to use MS Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
- Bilingual (French and English) oral and written communications skills are an asset.
We offer competitive salary and employee benefits, including pension contributions with HOOPP.
If you are seeking a chance to truly make a difference in the lives of others as well as your own, please send apply online at www.lhinjobs.ca
Toronto Central LHIN is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process.
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Are you an experienced registered nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech language pathologist, social worker (MSW), or registered dietitian looking for a different kind of practice environment? You’re looking in the right place.
As a valued member of our Home and Community Care team, you will facilitate the journey through Ontario’s health care system by assessing referred patients, determining their health care needs and eligibility, and ensuring they receive the services and care they need, where and when they need them.
Whether you are working in our office, in a local hospital or in the community, you will have the opportunity to impact lives in your community, enjoy a balanced lifestyle, and be part of a great team that makes care happen.
What will you do?
- In collaboration with patients and their families, assess care needs, determine eligibility for services, and develop individual care and service plans
- Link patients with service providers
- Coordinate and monitor care plan delivery
- Establish a helping relationship with patients and their families
- Balance patient needs and choices with available resources, ensuring patients’ values and preferences are respected
What must you have?
- Membership, in good standing, with the applicable regulatory body:
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
- College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario
- Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers
- College of Dietitians of Ontario
- 2+ years of recent experience in community health or a related field
- Knowledge of the health care delivery system and community resources
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, assessment and decision-making skills
- Effective time management skills, with the ability to work independently and co-operatively in a busy multidisciplinary environment
- A valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Ability to use a computer in a Windows environment
What would give you the edge?
- Experience working with diverse patient groups, e.g., multicultural, homeless, palliative, acquired brain injury (ABI), mental health, geriatrics, pediatrics
- Ability to speak French or another second language
Who we are
Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) play a key role in Ontario’s health care system. Working in partnership with patients, families, providers and community organizations, LHINs ensure people have access to the health care they need — at home and in the community.
Located in the heart of Canada’s most multicultural city, the Toronto Central LHIN serves a unique, diverse population of 1.5 million residents, with many low-income and single-parent families. Our LHIN’s 600+ employees include a team of dedicated Care Coordinators working with 24 hospitals, 150 community-based service agencies, 37 long-term care homes, 22 service providers and 13 community health centres to meet client needs.
All applications will be reviewed; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to a culture that values diversity and inclusion.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, and are committed to providing accommodation as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process.
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The Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), are amid a momentous time for health care in Ontario as we move towards a better connected system that creates more seamless care for patients. The Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) is pivotal in this process. Entrusted through our provincial mandate to plan, fund, integrate and deliver health care across our region, we are finding better ways to provide services to the 1.2 million people in our communities through the stewardship of approximately $1.6 billion of public funds allocated to our health service providers and the delivery of high quality home and community care.
If you would like to make a fundamental difference, we invite you to bring your passion and knowledge to the Mississauga Halton LHIN. Join our dynamic team transforming the local health care system.
We are currently recruiting for a Care Coordinator (FUTURE VACANCY)
If you are a Registered Nurse, an Occupational Therapist, a Physiotherapist, a Speech-Language Pathologist or a Certified Social Worker in Ontario, we would like you to become part of our team.
Care Coordinators may work in a variety of settings to plan and coordinate care – the community, a local hospital or one of our offices.
Please note that all EXTERNAL hires must be available to attend a mandatory six (6) weeks full-time paid orientation. Dates of when the Orientation will be discuss during the recruitment process.
POSITION OUTLINE
Responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing and reviewing patients’ needs and services provided by the LHIN following Ministry of Health legislation and LHIN policies and procedures. Responsible for providing information to patients as well as referring them to alternate community resources.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A registered health or social work professional including: registered nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech language pathologist, or social worker.
- A member in good standing with their applicable regulatory body below:
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
- College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario
- Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers
- A University degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Minimum two years recent experience in community health or a related field. If social worker, medical social work experience required.
- Knowledge of community resources
- Computer literacy and keyboarding skills required
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable motor vehicle
- Insurance that includes driving for business purposes and minimum liability of $1,000,000.
- Ability to communicate in French or other languages an asset.
ASSETS
• For some positions, previous experience working with client groups, including, but not limited to: multicultural, homeless, palliative, acquired brain injury (ABI), mental health, geriatrics, paediatrics
• For some positions, the ability to speak a second language
WHO WE ARE
Each year, over 600,000 people count on the Local Health Integration Network (LHINs) of Ontario as their single point of access for community services. At the heart of our success is a highly skilled group of 3,500 Care Coordinators who play a pivotal role in helping our clients navigate the complexities of the health care system.
Employees at the Mississauga Halton LHIN enjoy a competitive compensation package which includes a comprehensive benefit plan. We are committed to creating a work environment that fosters continuous learning at all levels of our organization including ongoing internal learning opportunities, formal training events and conferences.
HOW TO LEARN MORE AND APPLY
If you are seeking a chance to truly make a difference in the lives of others as well as your own, please APPLY ONLINE. All applications will be reviewed. Applications received on-line are monitored regularly and will be processed quickly. Applications using other means (fax: 416 626 1821) require manual review and will be processed within 30 days. Please note that this fax number is only to be used for recruitment purposes.
The Mississauga Halton LHIN is committed to accommodating people with Mississauga Halton LHIN is a respectful, caring and inclusive workplace, committed to Employment Equity. We welcome diversity in the workplace, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. We will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Applicants need to make their accommodation needs known when contacted.
To receive any Mississauga Halton LHIN document required by the Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act (AODA) and its standards, or to receive any public document on our website in an alternate format, please contact our Communications Department at 905-855-9090 or 1-877-336-9090.
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Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Senior Accountant is responsible for financial planning, reporting, and monitoring of the CW LHIN. The Senior Accountant role, partners with the peer role within the Finance team to oversee the day to day financial operations of the CW LHIN. This role is accountable for financial management through preparing and analysing monthly internal financial statements, developing forecasts, and quarterly Ministry of Health and Long Term Care reports. As part of the CW LHIN organization, this position collaborates on the development of the annual budgeting process, monitoring and dissemination of monthly financial reports, summarizes financial impacts and risks and assists with the annual audit. The position is the lead for budgeting and reporting systems and supervises the Financial Accountant.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting and/or Finance major is preferred)
- Completion of CPA designation or working towards a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
- Minimum five years of relevant work experience.
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
- Strong knowledge of Ministry of Health Information Standards in Canadian Health Organizations (MIS).
- Familiarity or experience with Ministry of Health (MOH) and Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) report submissions.
- Experience in internal auditing, internal controls, accounting and reporting software.
- Excellent analytical skills and strong spreadsheet skills.
- Knowledge of LHIN services.
- Proficiency with Windows-based software (Excel, Word and Great Plains).
- Exposure to accounting, data controls and working in a controlled environment would be considered assets.
- Strong aptitude for detail work and accuracy.
- Bilingualism (English/French) would be an asset.
Who We Are:
A mosaic of geographic and cultural diversity and home to over 922,000 local residents, the Central West LHIN plans, integrates, funds and monitors the local health care system for the regions of Brampton, Caledon, Dufferin, Malton, North Etobicoke and West Woodbridge. Through the recently passed Patients First Act, LHINs are also now responsible for the delivery of home and community care services and primary care planning, resulting in a better experience for both patients and those who care for them.
Employees at the Central West LHIN enjoy a competitive compensation package, which includes a comprehensive benefit plan. We are committed to creating a work environment that fosters continuous learning at all levels of our organization, including ongoing internal learning opportunities, formal training events and conferences.
How to Apply:
If you are career minded and an ambitious person seeking a chance to be part of a team that’s truly making a difference in the lives of others, please apply on-line at http://lhinjobs.ca/.
We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process.
We are governed by the requirements of the French Language Services Act and, therefore, encourage applications from bilingual candidates. Posting available in French upon request.
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Reporting to the Director, Home and Community Care, Hospitals, you will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and delivery of all patient services within your assigned hospital –Reactivation Care Centre (RCC) Finch & Church site– as LHIN patient’s transition from hospital care into the community. As Manager of Home and Community Care, Hospitals, you will lead the delivery of patient discharges to the most appropriate discharge destination, work with the hospitals and LHINs who have patients designated Alternate Level of Care (ALC) with a focus to engage with community resources and exhaust all options in transitioning patients to the community e.g., their own homes, group homes or long term care homes (LTCHs), and the linking to alternative resources within the community.
Due to the broad scope of this role, you must be prepared to travel within the Central LHIN, and occasionally outside the LHIN, to meet with service providers or resolve complex patient issues, all of which may require driving.
As Manager of Home and Community Care, Hospitals, you can expect to:
- Manage the delivery of coordinated, quality community health care and LTC placement services
- Lead and coordinate the delivery of one or more specialty patient programs for the LHIN
- Implement and maintain service standards, monitor and review referral statistics and indicators, and monitor service levels to ensure effective resource allocation
- Identify critical service delivery issues and, as needed, refine services for the patient population
- Participate in developing new services, manage their implementation, and manage the evaluation of new service delivery issues
- Ensure that patient services are provided in accordance with LHIN policies, relevant legislation, and professional disciplines
- Manage complex or difficult patient issues and complaints requiring non-routine resolution
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with all LHIN internal stakeholders; hospital personnel, service providers, non-contracted service providers and LTCHs to ensure the delivery of quality patient care; and professional organizations in designated specialty functions to ensure that quality of care is current
- Represent the LHIN on hospital-focused multidisciplinary committees, community agency working groups, and LHIN-initiated committees
- Participate in events to promote LHIN objectives, activities, programs and services
- Work with superiors and colleagues to ensure effective, efficient patient service delivery
- Manage a team of staff in delivering quality patient care within Humber River Hospital, advising and guiding direct reports in managing difficult or unusual cases
- Act as a key resource to all LHIN staff and managers regarding designated specialty program(s)
- Meet with staff to identify program needs, and engage staff in discussions of change initiatives
- Develop input to fiscal and operational planning (e.g., HR requirements)
- Represent the LHIN in, and keep the Director informed of/involved in, operations-related hospital discussions regarding issues and change initiatives, and attend Joint Discharge Operations and other relevant meetings
- Ensure that 'safe, high-quality health care and services are always patient-centered, driven by information and organized for safety
- Participate in safety and quality information gathering and analysis, as well as lead, implement and put into practice resulting changes and improvement
- Ensure that health care staff respect and respond to, patient choices, needs and values.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in a related Health Care discipline, preferably at the master’s level, with current registration in an appropriate Professional College or discipline.
- Significant experience in diverse and unionized community health care environments
- Working knowledge of community resources and roles of health care professionals
- Experience working in hospitals
- Good knowledge of LHIN priorities, policies, practices, service and documentation standards
- Good understanding of legislation governing health care activities
- Knowledge of direct care/care coordination models used in community health care organizations
- Specialized knowledge regarding specialty program(s) assigned, in particular a good knowledge of clinical issues in order to respond to specific patient challenges
- Effective planning, organizing and evaluation skills to manage the delivery of quality service, provide information reports and take corrective action as required
- Experience in scheduling staff to meet service levels, to ensure that LHIN hospital hours are staffed appropriately to meet the ongoing hospital requirements
- Ability to document information in various formats (email, patient records, minutes, reports)
- At least 1 year of supervisory, professional practice, project management or related experience
- Effective communication skills to establish and maintain a wide range of contacts with professional and organizations within the hospital and community
- Strong collaboration skills to participate on projects and committees with colleagues across the LHIN, hospitals, LTCHs and local community agencies
- Ability to deliver information effectively in a variety of settings, from one-on-one to presentations
- Ability to keep direct reports informed of key issues and changes that may affect them
- Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills to ensure positive outcomes for quality patient service delivery when dealing with hospital staff, patients, families, LTCHs, service providers and non-contracted service providers.
Who we are
Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) play a key role in Ontario’s health care system. Working in partnership with patients, families, providers and community organizations, LHINs ensure people have access to the health care they need — at home and in the community.
The Central LHIN is responsible for planning, funding and integrating health services as well as delivering home and community care services for over 1.8 million people living in northern Toronto, parts of Etobicoke, York Region and South Simcoe County. This includes over $2 billion in funding to more than 90 health service providers such as hospitals, long-term care homes, community health centres, mental health and addiction service providers, and community support services.
All applications will be reviewed; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to a culture that values diversity and inclusion.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, and are committed to providing accommodation as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process.
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JOB TITLE: Nurse Practitioner - Palliative
START DATE: January 2019
DURATION: Full Time
REPORTS TO: Manager of Client Services, Professional Practice
DEPARTMENT: Home and Community Care
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POSITION SUMMARY:
At the Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), we are committed to the relentless pursuit of every option to deliver what is most important to each of our clients, and to supporting them to live the fullest and healthiest lives possible. At the same time, we foster an environment where we can unleash the potential of our people.
As a Nurse Practitioner of the Palliative Care Program, you will provide diagnosis, treatment, pain and symptom management, counseling and coaching to clients – allowing for compassionate end of life care and the choice of death at home. As a recognized relationship builder, you will work in the aim of building capacity and competence in families, our diverse service partners, and physicians as part of an inter-professional model of palliative care. Sound knowledge of Ontario’s health care environment, with a deep understanding of client needs related to psychosocial oncology and palliative care. A CNA certification and Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Nursing Certification (CHPCN(C)) is considered an asset.
Essential Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Nursing with registration in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- A current RN Extended-Class registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- (Primary Care or Adult)
- 3 to 5 years’ experience, preferably in a community setting and in Palliative Care Nursing
- Adult teaching experience and/or adult education courses are an asset
- Strong team leadership, relationship building, critical thinking and management skills
- Demonstrated advance knowledge/experience in consultation and ethical decision making
- Commitment to providing the highest level of client and family centred care
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated organization, time management, and problem solving skills
- A passion for making a difference in the lives of palliative/oncology and their families
- English/French bilingualism would be an asset for some positions
We offer competitive salaries and the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
Most Local Health Integration Networks of Ontario are governed by the requirements of the French Language Services Act. We provide services in French and encourage applications from French-speaking candidates.
If you are seeking a chance to truly make a difference in the lives of others as well as your own, please visit our website visit: www.lhinjobs.ca and apply online.
Toronto Central LHIN is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process.
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The Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), are amid a momentous time for health care in Ontario as we move towards a better connected system that creates more seamless care for patients. The Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) is pivotal in this process. Entrusted through our provincial mandate to plan, fund, integrate and deliver health care across our region, we are finding better ways to provide services to the 1.2 million people in our communities through the stewardship of approximately $1.6 billion of public funds allocated to our health service providers and the delivery of high quality home and community care.
If you would like to make a fundamental difference, we invite you to bring your passion and knowledge to the Mississauga Halton LHIN. Join our dynamic team transforming the local health care system.
We are currently recruiting a Team Assistant (FUTURE VACANCY)
POSITION OUTLINE:
Provides office, clerical and administrative support to the Patient Care Team, including but not limited to:
- Input patient information into CHRIS (CAF data, equipment and supply orders, calendaring, PCS, etc.)
- Patient and Service Provider interaction (answers routine phone requests; makes routine calls on the direction and on behalf of the Care Coordinators; arrange/cancel home visits; redirects non-routine calls)
- Administrative support (sorts and distributes mail; files patient information; sends/receives faxes; etc.)
- Performs other duties as required.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Educational Qualifications
- Completion of Secondary School – minimum requirement
- Administrative training preferred
- Health care training preferred
- Medical terminology training preferred
- Computer training preferred
Experience
- Minimum two years previous experience in similar or related position
- Experience with medical supplies is an asset
Skills/Abilities
- Accurate and efficient data entry skills
- Proficient in common office applications
- Interpersonal and customer service skills
- Strong understanding of confidentiality principles
- Understanding of roles of health care providers and other stakeholders
- Organizational skills
- Flexibility for changing processes and multiple contacts.
- Problem solving and decision making skills within proscribed limits.
- Prioritize multiple work tasks.
- Ability to communicate in French or other languages an asset.
Mississauga Halton LHIN is a respectful, caring and inclusive workplace, committed to Employment Equity. We welcome diversity in the workplace, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. We will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Applicants need to make their accommodation needs known when contacted.
To receive any Mississauga Halton LHIN document required by the Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act (AODA) and its standards, or to receive any public document on our website in an alternate format, please contact our Communications Department at 905-855-9090 or 1-877-336-9090.
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The Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), is one of 14 local organizations that have been created in Ontario to plan, coordinate and fund local health services, including hospitals, community care, long-term care homes, community support service agencies, and mental health and addictions agencies. The Mississauga Halton LHIN is home to more than one million people and its office is located in Oakville, Ontario.
Committed to lead health system coordination and integration for our communities our vision is to move towards a seamless health system promoting optimal health and delivering high quality care when and where needed. If you are interested in being part of a dynamic team at the Mississauga Halton LHIN, consider the following:
We are recruiting a Professional Practice Advisor - Palliative Care
Competition #: FY1718-242
Date Posted: January 1, 2019
Date Closed: Until Filled
Start Date: Immediately
Reports to: Director, Palliative Care
Category: Permanent Full-time
Team: Palliative Team
Current primary assigned location: 2655 North Sheridan Way, Mississauga
POSITION OUTLINE:
Reporting to the Director, Palliative Care, the Palliative Professional Practice Advisor provides overall leadership and direction for palliative professional practice within the Mississauga Halton LHIN and acts as a resource for internal and partnering health professionals and organizations. The Palliative Professional Practice Advisor works collaboratively with the Mississauga Halton LHIN Palliative team, LHIN portfolios, Service Provider Organizations and other system partners (e.g. primary care) to ensure that best, leading and evidence-based practices are used within Mississauga Halton LHIN to provide high quality, safe care and /care co-ordination. The Palliative Professional Practice Advisor will work closely with the Mississauga Halton Palliative Care Network to support the identified initiatives and to provide education to the Mississauga Halton Palliative Care Network stakeholders.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Professional Practice
- Provides subject matter expertise for Professional Practice within Mississauga Halton LHIN specifically within the Palliative program.
- Leverages a strong working relationship, facilitates and/or collaborates with the MH LHIN Palliative team, Service Providers and the Mississauga Halton Palliative Care Network in the implementation of best, leading and evidence-based practices into daily patient/client care and care co-ordination processes and activities
- Collaborates with Home and Community Care Professional Practice Advisor(s) to actively and continually seek out best, leading and evidence-based practices in care co-ordination and in home care services for implementation within the LHIN and/or its partner organizations, with respect to Palliative care.
- Engages and works closely with the inter-professional palliative home care team to foster, facilitate, enhance, and support best, leading and evidence based practices and processes;
- Provides coaching and mentoring to LHIN staff to enable the evaluation and application of best available, evidence based information in the planning and delivery of palliative care
- Collaborates with Palliative team, the Mississauga Halton Palliative Care Network and Service Provider Organizations in the identification, discussion, change and evaluation of practice issues with respect to palliative care
- Works closely with the MH LHIN Palliative team and the Learning & Organizational Development team to ensure best, leading & evidence based practices are built into staff learning & development activities (e.g. orientation, on-going learning activities, new practices or program introduction) MH LHIN Palliative team and the Information Management & Technology department to ensure best, leading, evidence based practices are supported and enabled through organizational information systems and technology
- Collaborates with Home and Community care Professional Practice Advisor(s) to promote and model an environment that fosters continuous learning and professional practice for LHIN staff and Service Provider Organizations and other key stakeholders
- Monitors current legislation, professional standards and guidelines, or applicable directives from government funding and professional bodies for compliance and collaborates with appropriate individuals and departments to address shortfalls and/or anticipate implications with regards to palliative care
- Participates in performance reviews and appraisals of direct health care providers employed by the LHIN (e.g. Nurse Practitioners and Care coordinators)
- Participates in monthly Pan LHIN Professional Practice Advisory Council
Research
- Coordinates and enables LHIN and Mississauga Halton Palliative Care Network participation in externally driven research initiatives
- Ensures LHIN research policy and procedures are up-to-date, adhere to current standards for ethical and rigorous research practices, and are consistently applied within the organization
Leadership
- Exemplifies behaviours, actions and attitudes that are consistent with Mississauga Halton LHIN’s vision, mission and values as aligned with our Values in Action statements
- Participates in the development and successful implementation of the department’s annual priorities in alignment with the organizational priorities
- Implements and monitors tools and processes that enable the delivery of high quality and safe services
- Reviews, assesses and/or recommends policy and programs that best meet the needs of the department
- Provides advice on departmental issues and challenges to both senior management and/or Mississauga Halton LHIN employee
- Provides leadership to designated work groups, programs and/or committees
- Acts as coach and mentor with respect to professional practice within and outside of Mississauga Halton LHIN
- Provides on-the-job advice/guidance, direction and feedback with respect to professional practice
- Organizes, coordinates and reviews the work of others within the team
Relationship Management
- Establishes and maintains effective relationships with internal and external partners including numerous community and professional agencies and institutions and other LHINs to enable the development of a sustainable health system in Mississauga Halton
- Represents the Mississauga Halton LHIN and the Mississauga Halton Palliative Care Network in conferences and meetings
- Collaborates with stakeholders in the implementation of department plans and programs
- Employs consensus building skills to ensure the most beneficial outcomes to the department
- Develops and maintains collaborative relationships at all levels of the organization to ensure the most effective services are provided
- Demonstrates sensitivity and political acuity in all interactions
- Ensures ethnic, spiritual, linguistic, familial and cultural differences are respected
Other Related Activities
- Leads self, engages others, achieves results, continuous quality improvement and excellence in all activities and outcomes
- Identifies budget requirements and manages budget in accordance with identified learning needs, departmental priorities and strategic directions and priorities of the organization
- Works in and ensures that staff work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario and the regulations and adheres to health and safety policies/ practices developed and implemented by the Mississauga Halton LHIN and takes reasonable precautions
- Strives to meet or exceed all accountabilities in the Operational Leadership Role Map®
- Implements new procedures and controls deemed necessary by management
- Participates on internal and/or external committees as required
- Participates in mandatory learning/education to maintain and update skills and knowledge whenever deemed necessary
- Works respectfully, positively and collaboratively within a team environment sharing experiences and lessons learned
- Leads, facilitates and/or participates on special projects and undertakes other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training & Experience
- University degree in a health discipline, Health Sciences or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Master’s degree in a health discipline and/or education preferred
- Five (5) to seven (7) years related palliative experience with a minimum of three (3) years in a leadership role
- Licensed/registered member of a health profession in good standing with the regulatory and/or professional body (Registered Nurse preferred)
- LEAP preferred
- CAPCE/CNA Certification in HPC preferred
- At least five (5) years demonstrated experience in professional practice development and/or the application and evaluation of best, leading, evidence based practices within an organization
- Demonstrated understanding and application of research design, development, implementation, application, evaluation and knowledge translation
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to foster a supportive work environment and work within inter-professional teams
- Able to effectively foster inter-professional care and collaboration among a diverse patient care team
- Demonstrated facilitation, mentoring, change management and leadership abilities
- Self-directed and highly motivated
To apply for this vacancy please submit a resume with covering letter referencing FY1718-242 via the following link www.lhinjobs.caor visit the Mississauga Halton LHIN Career Opportunity page at lhinjobs.ca.
Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Mississauga Halton LHIN is a respectful, caring and inclusive workplace, committed to Employment Equity. We welcome diversity in the workplace, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. We will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Applicants need to make their accommodation needs known when contacted.
To receive any Mississauga Halton LHIN document required by the Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act (AODA) and its standards, or to receive any public document on our website in an alternate format, please contact our Communications Department at 905-855-9090 or 1-877-336-9090.
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We are currently recruiting for a Nurse Practitioners - Palliative Care Team
Competition #: FY1819-118
Date Posted: January 2, 2019
Date Closed: Until Filled
Start Date: Immediately
Reports to: Manager, Palliative, Regional Programs
Category: Permanent Full-time
Team: Palliative Care Team
Current primary assigned location: 2655 North Sheridan Way, Ste 140
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Regional Manager, Palliative Care, as an integrated member of the Palliative Care Team, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) supports the Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) Palliative Program and the Mississauga Halton LHIN Palliative Care Regional Programing to ensure high quality, patient-centered hospice palliative care across all care settings in the Mississauga Halton region. The NP provides support to the Palliative Care Team and specialist providers to address palliative care needs and increase capacity within the region to provide palliative and end of life care in the community. Critical to the NP role is the provision of direct nursing services to support patients with palliative needs and their families. The NP broad scope practice will support seamless integration of hospice palliative care at the primary, secondary and tertiary care level; serving as clinician, educator, collaborator and advocate. At the primary level, the incumbent works as an integral member of the Palliative Care Team, assisting in building team capacity to provide care and clinical management; at the secondary level, engaging in shared care with primary and specialist providers, to address more complex palliative care needs; and at the tertiary level facilitating access to and seamless transition to and from tertiary services.
Working collaboratively across the health care system, the NP provides expert direct clinical palliative care and leadership to support seamless, integrated care delivery. In this leadership role, the NP will work in all domains consistent with advanced practice nursing (leadership, clinical care, consultation/collaboration, facilitation and research). Within this scope, the NP will provide home/office/hospital visits and telephone and face-to-face consultation, and crisis response, The NP is also responsible for education, knowledge transfer and best practice implementation, mentorship and professional development, through coaching inter-professional teams involved in the circle of support.
The role includes stakeholder engagement, participation in local, regional and provincial committees and a leadership role to implement improvements in Mississauga Halton LHIN and within the Mississauga Halton Palliative Care Network. The NP supports an organizational culture that promotes professional growth and continuous learning, program development and evaluation, and effective inter-professional teams.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Expert Clinical Practice
- Provides palliative and end-of-life direct care to patients within the scope of practice, supporting patient/caregiver and their circle of care to receive community-based care as long as possible and support patient death in place of choice
- As part of a team of NPs, provides expert clinical care to complex palliative patients and expert clinical advice to the inter-professional team, including for example, primary care physicians, specialists, care coordinators, and community nurses on the management of pain and symptoms, psychosocial support and therapeutic interventions
- Participates in shared care roles with the primary care team as well as specialists
- Ensures rapid response capacity
- Provides advanced care planning; develop goals of care and/or initiate end of life conversations
- Responsible for home/office/hospital visits to complex palliative patients and their families for the purpose of completing comprehensive clinical assessments and building capacity within the primary team
- Contributes to the development of comprehensive shared care plans in consultation with Care Coordinators, service providers, primary care physicians and others
- Participates in patient rounds and case conferences with palliative care teams in hospital(s) to identify complex palliative needs and support safe and successful transitioning back to the community/home; prioritizes responsibility to ensure crisis management/urgent needs are supported
- Adopts regional and provincial targets as performance goals and measures
- Supports Most Responsible Practitioner (Family Physician/Palliative Physician/Other) to ensure continuity of medical/clinical care for individuals with complex palliative needs across primary, acute, community and specialized palliative care sectors in relation to coordinated management approaches, information exchange and relationships with the patient and family
- Identifies complex needs that may require tertiary intervention
- Identifies complex needs that may require tertiary intervention and takes appropriate action
- Provides evening support to the inter-professional and primary care team for the purposes of assistance with problem solving and decision-making and telephone or face to face visits as required
Leadership
- Collaborates with Mississauga Halton LHIN administration to work towards provincial goals of “death in place of choice” and building organizational and regional capacity to care for patients within the system of home and community care
- Assists in the development of palliative care program policies and procedures including development of content for education and orientation materials
- Advocates for individuals, families for health system policies
- Identifies Mississauga Halton LHIN and regional learning needs and finds/develops programs/resources to meet those needs in collaboration with Learning & Organizational Development teams where applicable
- Mentors and coaches nursing colleagues, other team members in the circle of care and students
- Advocates for and promotes the importance of access to hospice palliative care
- Contributes to and advocates for an organizational culture that promotes professional growth, continuous learning and collaborative practice
- Identifies gaps in the palliative care system and develops partnerships to facilitate and manage change
- Advises patients, colleagues, the community, health care institutions and policy makers on issues related to hospice palliative care nursing and health care
- Participates in local, provincial, national palliative care organizations and initiatives; and professional nursing organizations
Best Practice Implementation and Knowledge Transfer
- Participates in the identification of the clinical educational needs of the inter-professional team/Circle of Care; facilitates and participates in the planning and delivery of education to meet those needs
- Provides mentorship and models critical thinking, problem solving and the use of evidence to guide decision making amongst all members of the health care team and help guide system design
- Participates in scholarly activities at academic centres
- Participates in and/or represents the Mississauga Halton LHIN at conferences submitting abstracts and presenting
- Assists in the creation of a shared cared partnership with primary care, palliative care and when needed acute care services
- Evaluates current practices at the individual and systems level in light of research findings and assists with adoption and implementation of best practice
- Participates in research activities within scope of practice
- Critiques, interprets, applies and disseminates evidence-based findings
- Contributes to nursing and HPC system by disseminating new knowledge through formal and informal channels including presentation, publication at the local, regional, national and international level
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training & Experience
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended Class
- Nurse Practitioner Program with a BScN (Masters level degree in Nursing preferred)
- Canadian Nursing Association Certification in Hospice Palliative Care or relevant speciality certification an asset
- Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in Palliative Care Nursing, preferably in a community setting
- Demonstrated experience with proven team building abilities and experience in advancing the clinical practice of multiple health disciplines
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge/experience in consultation and ethical decision-making
- Demonstrated use of theory and evidence to advance clinical practice and outcomes
- Ability to communicate in French or other languages an asset.
To apply for this vacancy please submit a resume with covering letter referencing FY1819-118 via the following link www.lhinjobs.ca or visit the Mississauga Halton LHIN Career Opportunity page at lhinjobs.ca
Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Mississauga Halton LHIN is a respectful, caring and inclusive workplace, committed to Employment Equity. We welcome diversity in the workplace, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. We will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Applicants need to make their accommodation needs known when contacted.
To receive any Mississauga Halton LHIN document required by the Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act (AODA) and its standards, or to receive any public document on our website in an alternate format, please contact our Communications Department at 905-855-9090 or 1-877-336-9090.
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**Talent Pool – Various future temporary, part-time and full-time opportunities in community, hospital and Initial Care Team.
Team Assistant
Bring your healthcare administrative support experience to this role as a Team Assistant for the Central West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN).
Reporting to the Manager – Home and Community Care, the TEAM ASSISTANT will provide support for the assigned team in their daily activities to facilitate efficient and effective service delivery to our clients.
Responsibilities include:
- Process new referrals, orders for services, supplies and equipment
- Process and assist with management of confidential records for clients on admission and until discharge
- Enter, update and maintain high volume of client data into electronic database
- Provide administrative support services for case managers
- Answer high volume of telephone inquiries from clients, families and service providers; refer callers to Case Managers and/or other appropriate individuals
- Maintain client information database
- Provide back-up support to other positions as assigned
- Provide switchboard relief as required
- Perform other duties as assigned.
LOCATION: Brampton, Ontario
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum Secondary School Graduate
- Minimum two years office experience
- Advanced keyboarding skills
- Proficiency with database software, Microsoft Word and Excel
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Advanced multitasking skills with ability to meet production and service standards
- Very good interpersonal skills including the ability to function as a part of a team and interact with different cultures with tact and diplomacy
- Very good communications skills, both oral and written
ASSETS
- Familiarity with medical terminology, office administrative procedures/concepts and knowledge of LHIN services would be an asset
- French language is an asset
Who We Are:
A mosaic of geographic and cultural diversity and home to over 922,000 local residents, the Central West LHIN plans, integrates, funds and monitors the local health care system for the regions of Brampton, Caledon, Dufferin, Malton, North Etobicoke and West Woodbridge. Through the recently passed Patients First Act, LHINs are also now responsible for the delivery of home and community care services and primary care planning, resulting in a better experience for both patients and those who care for them.
Employees at the Central West LHIN enjoy a competitive compensation package, which includes a comprehensive benefit plan. We are committed to creating a work environment that fosters continuous learning at all levels of our organization, including ongoing internal learning opportunities, formal training events and conferences.
How to Apply:
If you are career minded and an ambitious person seeking a chance to be part of a team that’s truly making a difference in the lives of others, please apply on-line at http://lhinjobs.ca/.
We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process.
We are governed by the requirements of the French Language Services Act and, therefore, encourage applications from bilingual candidates. Posting available in French upon request.
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This leadership role offers you the opportunity to promote positive patient outcomes in the community by taking advantage of your innovative approaches, strategic vision and management expertise. Reporting to, and working with, the Director of Home and Community Care, you will be responsible for the supervision and development of staff, and evaluating the ongoing effectiveness, efficiency and quality of services and program development in collaboration with our community service partners.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Your professional strengths for the role of Manager, Home and Community Care will include:
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a LHIN/Home Care Program, community setting or other related Health Care field, preferred.
- A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory/managerial experience and evidence of ongoing, professional management skill development, a definite asset.
- Computer proficiency and budget/financial monitoring.
- Demonstrated expert knowledge of Community Health, Social Service agencies and volunteer organizations.
- Demonstrated management skills to provide leadership to a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring compliance with all regulations, legislation, safety programs, and policies and procedures.
- Identify critical service delivery issues and, as needed, refine services for the patient population
- Participate in developing new services, manage their implementation, and manage the evaluation of new service delivery issues
- Ensure that patient services are provided in accordance with LHIN policies, relevant legislation, and professional disciplines
- Ability to work effectively within a participatory management team.
- Superior oral and written communication skills, respectful of individual strengths and differences.
- Proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated organizational, planning and developmental skills.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Undergraduate degree in a related Health Care discipline, preferably at the master’s level, with current registration in an appropriate Professional College or discipline.
- Significant experience in diverse and unionized community health care environments
- Working knowledge of community resources and roles of health care professionals
- Good knowledge of LHIN priorities, policies, practices, service and documentation standards
- Good understanding of legislation governing health care activities
- Knowledge of direct care/care coordination models used in community health care organizations
- Specialized knowledge regarding specialty program(s) assigned, in particular a good knowledge of clinical issues in order to respond to specific patient challenges
- Effective planning, organizing and evaluation skills to manage the delivery of quality service, provide information reports and take corrective action as required
- Ability to document information in various formats (email, patient records, minutes, reports)
- Effective communication skills to establish and maintain a wide range of contacts with professional and organizations within the hospital and community
- Strong collaboration skills to participate on projects and committees with colleagues across the LHIN, hospitals, LTCHs and local community agencies
- Ability to deliver information effectively in a variety of settings, from one-on-one to presentations
- Ability to keep direct reports informed of key issues and changes that may affect them
- Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills to ensure positive outcomes for quality patient service delivery when dealing with hospital staff, patients, families, LTCHs, service providers and non-contracted service providers.
ASSETS:
- Experience managing a virtual team.
- Ability to negotiate sensitive, complex issues involving the client, service provider and staff while exercising diplomacy, confidentiality and good judgement.
- Experience working with diverse, multicultural client groups in community settings.
- Bilingualism (English/French).
- Experience in managing projects/change management.
This position is located at the Central LHIN office in North York, Ontario. There may be requirement for occasional travel to other sites across the Central LHIN.
Who we are
Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) play a key role in Ontario’s health care system. Working in partnership with patients, families, providers and community organizations, LHINs ensure people have access to the health care they need — at home and in the community.
The Central LHIN is responsible for planning, funding and integrating health services as well as delivering home and community care services for over 1.8 million people living in northern Toronto, parts of Etobicoke, York Region and South Simcoe County. This includes over $2 billion in funding to more than 90 health service providers such as hospitals, long-term care homes, community health centres, mental health and addiction service providers, and community support services.
All applications will be reviewed; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to a culture that values diversity and inclusion.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, and are committed to providing accommodation as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process.
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**Talent Pool – Various future temporary, part-time and full-time opportunities in community, hospital and Initial Care Team.
Care Coordinator
If you are a Registered Nurse, an Occupational Therapist, a Physiotherapist, a Speech-Language Pathologist or a Certified Social Worker in Ontario, we would like you to become part of our team. As a Care Coordinator, you will act as a liaison between your clients and the various health care providers they need to achieve optimal health, independence and dignity. Drawing on your knowledge of health services, and working from a laptop computer, you will conduct face-to-face or telephone assessments and help your clients navigate through the complexities of the health care environment. This will involve explaining relevant services, and coordinating and monitoring their implementation. You will be there to facilitate every step of your clients’ health care experience, linking them with the right information and helping them understand and manage their short- and long-term health care goals. As a Care Coordinator, you will enjoy freedom and flexibility, but, most of all, you will get to see the results of your efforts – every step of the way.
Care Coordinators may work in a variety of settings to plan and coordinate care – the community, a local hospital or one of our offices.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 1 year of relevant experience as a Registered Nurse (BScN or diploma), a Physiotherapist, an Occupational Therapist, a Speech-Language Pathologist or a Social Worker (MSW)
- Membership in good standing with a regulatory body in Ontario
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, decision-making and assessment skills
- Ability to work independently and co-operatively in a busy, multidisciplinary situation
- Computer literacy in a Windows environment
- Community-based positions also require a valid driver’s licence and full access to a reliable vehicle for home visits
ASSETS
- For some positions, previous experience working with client groups, including, but not limited to: multicultural, homeless, palliative, acquired brain injury (ABI), mental health, geriatrics, paediatrics
- For some positions, the ability to speak a second language
WHO WE ARE
A mosaic of geographic and cultural diversity and home to over 922,000 local residents, the Central West LHIN plans, integrates, funds and monitors the local health care system for the regions of Brampton, Caledon, Dufferin, Malton, North Etobicoke and West Woodbridge. Through the recently passed Patients First Act, LHINs are also now responsible for the delivery of home and community care services and primary care planning, resulting in a better experience for both patients and those who care for them.
Employees at the Central West LHIN enjoy a competitive compensation package, which includes a comprehensive benefit plan. We are committed to creating a work environment that fosters continuous learning at all levels of our organization, including ongoing internal learning opportunities, formal training events and conferences.
HOW TO LEARN MORE AND APPLY
If you are career minded and an ambitious person seeking a chance to be part of a team that’s truly making a difference in the lives of others, please apply on-line at http://lhinjobs.ca. You may also send your resume to Human Resources at cwcareers@lhins.on.ca.
We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process.
We are governed by the requirements of the French Language Services Act and, therefore, encourage applications from bilingual candidates. Posting available in French upon request.
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Are you an experienced registered nurse (BScN) looking for a different kind of practice environment? You’re looking in the right place.
As a valued member of our Home and Community Care portfolio, the Rapid Response Nurse provides the first in-home nursing visit within 24-48 hours from hospital discharge for high needs patients. During this visit, the nurse will confirm the patient hospital discharge care plan, communicate the importance of primary care to avoid re-hospitalization, and perform medication reconciliation for the patient.
What will you do?
- Provide direct care to patient and liaise with other community care team members regarding assessments and recommendations to the care plan, and safely transfer care within the team.
- Establish a helping relationship with patients and their families.
- Balance patient needs and choices with available resources, ensuring patients’ values and preferences are respected.
- Act as a spokesperson as required, and interpret the role of the LHIN to clients, health care professionals and to the public.
What must you have?
- Membership, in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience as a Registered Nurse (BScN or diploma)
- Effective planning, organizing and evaluation skills to manage multiple clients, provide information reports and take corrective action as required.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, assessment and decision-making skills.
- Effective time management skills, with the ability to work independently and co-operatively in a busy multidisciplinary environment.
- A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Ability to use a computer in a Windows-based environment.
What would give you an advantage?
- Experience working with diverse patient groups, e.g., multicultural, homeless, palliative, acquired brain injury (ABI), mental health, geriatrics, pediatrics.
- Ability to speak French or another second language.
Who we are:
Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) play a key role in Ontario’s health care system. Working in partnership with patients, families, providers and community organizations, LHINs ensure people have access to the health care they need — at home and in the community.
Committed to innovation and collaborative partnerships, the South West LHIN plans, coordinates and funds local health services, and delivers high-quality home and community care to patients and families, with a focus on improving population health, the patient experience, and value for money across the health care system. Our staff incorporate the best aspects of teamwork and continuous learning as they work with the local community to ensure the best health outcomes for everyone.
How do I apply?
Please visit www.lhinjobs.ca to submit your resume and cover letter. Application deadline is April 30, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.
All applications will be reviewed; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to volume of applications, we are not able to respond to general inquiries by phone or e-mail.
We are committed to a culture that values diversity and inclusion.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, and are committed to providing accommodation as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process.
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Are you an experienced registered nurse (BScN) looking for a different kind of practice environment? You’re looking in the right place.
The South West LHIN is currently seeking one Mental Health and Addictions Nurse to work in our London/Middlesex County location. This is a temporary full time assignment for an approximate duration of 16 months.
As a valued member of our Home and Community Care portfolio, the Mental Health and Addictions Nurse brings their mental health and addictions expertise to provide essential health related advice and support to educators within the district school boards.
What will you do?
- Assist school boards in recognizing and responding to student mental health and addiction issues and work with the boards to develop strategies to address student mental health and addictions needs.
- Support students and/or parents’ in accessing services such as family health care, community mental health and/or addictions agencies.
- Balance patient needs and choices with available resources, ensuring patients’ values and preferences are respected.
- Act as a spokesperson as required, and interpret the role of the LHIN to clients, health care professionals and to the public.
What must you have?
- Membership, in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ direct clinical experience in providing mental health and/or addictions services for children and youth.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Effective planning, organizing and evaluation skills to manage multiple clients, provide information reports and take corrective action as required.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, assessment and decision-making skills.
- Effective time management skills, with the ability to work independently and co-operatively in a busy multidisciplinary environment.
- A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Ability to use a computer in a Windows-based environment.
What would give you an advantage?
- Experience working with diverse patient groups, e.g., multicultural, homeless, palliative, acquired brain injury (ABI), mental health, geriatrics, pediatrics.
- Ability to speak French or another second language.
Who we are:
Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) play a key role in Ontario’s health care system. Working in partnership with patients, families, providers and community organizations, LHINs ensure people have access to the health care they need — at home and in the community.
Committed to innovation and collaborative partnerships, the South West LHIN plans, coordinates and funds local health services, and delivers high-quality home and community care to patients and families, with a focus on improving population health, the patient experience, and value for money across the health care system. Our staff incorporate the best aspects of teamwork and continuous learning as they work with the local community to ensure the best health outcomes for everyone.
How do I apply?
Please visit www.lhinjobs.ca to submit your resume and cover letter. Application deadline is May 7, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.
All applications will be reviewed; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to volume of applications, we are not able to respond to general inquiries by phone or e-mail.
We are committed to a culture that values diversity and inclusion.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, and are committed to providing accommodation as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process.
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Are you a registered nurse (BScN) experienced in palliative care and looking for a different kind of practice environment? You’re looking in the right place.
The South West LHIN is currently seeking one Care Cordinator to work in our Complex Team supporting Hanover and region. This is a temporary full time assignment for an approximate duration of 14 months.
As a valued member of our Home and Community Care portfolio, the Complex Care Coordinator facilitates the journey through Ontario’s health care system by assessing referred patients, determining their health care needs and eligibility, and ensuring they receive the services and care they need, where and when they need them.
As a Complex Care Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to impact lives in your community, enjoy a balanced lifestyle, and be part of a great team that makes care happen.
What will you do?
- Work in close collaboration with system partners to provide care for the Complex Palliative population.
- Link patients with community service providers to maintain the patient’s safety in their own home while prioritizing the prevention of hospital admission or ED visits and possibly delaying or avoiding admission to Long-Term Care.
- Provide a RAI-HC assessment within one (1) week of a patient's discharge from ED or hospital and a minimum of every 90 days.
- Have significant interaction with hospital partners and our LHIN hospital teams to support effective transition of patients from hospital to home.
- Balance patient needs and choices with available resources, ensuring patients’ values and preferences are respected.
What must you have?
- Membership, in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ related professional experience.
- Superior communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills with high emotional intelligence.
- Knowledge of the health care delivery system and community resources.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
What would give you an advantage?
- Ability to speak French or another second language.
- Training/certification specific to palliative care (i.e., CAPCE).
- Experience and proficiency with RAI-HC assessment tools.
Who we are:
Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) play a key role in Ontario’s health care system. Working in partnership with patients, families, providers and community organizations, LHINs ensure people have access to the health care they need — at home and in the community.
Committed to innovation and collaborative partnerships, the South West LHIN plans, coordinates and funds local health services, and delivers high-quality home and community care to patients and families, with a focus on improving population health, the patient experience, and value for money across the health care system. Our staff incorporate the best aspects of teamwork and continuous learning as they work with the local community to ensure the best health outcomes for everyone.
How do I apply?
Please visit www.lhinjobs.ca to submit your resume and cover letter. Application deadline is April 30, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.
All applications will be reviewed; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to volume of applications, we are not able to respond to general inquiries by phone or e-mail.
We are committed to a culture that values diversity and inclusion.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, and are committed to providing accommodation as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process.
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Reporting to the Director, Home and Community Care, this front line leadership position is responsible for the ongoing management, planning, directing and evaluation of programs and/ or services assigned related to the Home and Community Care portfolio. As a strong healthcare leader, you are required to provide managerial support to staff to achieve the objectives of the Central West LHIN; these include priority areas of leading teams and/or programs within the portfolio in the delivery of excellent care coordination, transition planning, quality home care delivery and strong collaborative partnerships that foster innovation in care delivery.
As an innovative leader you will support the commitment of Central West LHIN to improving patient experience by:
- Planning, implementing, evaluating and reporting for services and/ or programs across the branches of the Central West LHIN.
- Management of services related to care coordination, placement coordination, and/or information and referral for a defined geographical or functional team.
- Work with primary care practitioners, hospitals, community agencies and others to coordinate care across the health care system.
- Day to day decision making for the Program and/ or services.
- Identifying staffing requirements. Responsible for recruitment, selection, orientation, training and development, mentoring, performance management and staff development.
- Directing and coaching staff regarding care coordination issues, including risk management.
- Management, resolution and documentation of patient concerns/issues including engagement with MPP offices as required.
- Interpret and implement organizational policy, collective agreement and applicable legislation.
- Monitor and manage the daily operational aspects of service provider contracts.
- Contribute to the quality of service and a continuous improvement program by identifying needs, providing input into the standards of service, and implementing and evaluating new programs and special projects.
- Participating in the development and monitoring of the budget.
- Other duties as assigned.
As a Manager, Home and Community Care your focus is to support staff and teams to: develop integrated care plans and monitor patient progress, provide a range of care and supportive services to help support patients at home and in the school environments, provide specialized nursing services, help unattached patients find primary care providers, help people transition home safely from hospital and avoid readmission, facilitate admission into long-term care, when independent living is no longer possible and link people to resources in their communities, from clinical care to community support services. This position is also responsible for daily operations of one or more programs and/or services.
As an ideal candidate:
- You have an undergraduate degree in a health discipline supplemented by graduate or equivalent management experience.
- You are a licensed member of a Regulated Health Profession preferred.
- You have a minimum of 3-5 years of management and leadership experience in a health care environment with experience/knowledge in Care Coordination and the Care Coordination process.
- You have demonstrated expertise in integration and partnerships with hospital/community sector and an understanding of transitional issues between health care environments.
- You have experience and knowledge in the understanding of the management of healthcare issues within different LHIN services and/ or programs including knowledge and experience in the change management process.
- You possess knowledge of relevant legislation governing health activities and Long Term Care in Ontario.
- You have demonstrated ability to liaise/ network and take a leadership role with community agencies, other health care facilities and services providers.
- You possess an ability to conceptualize, organize and implement special projects.
- You have knowledge of budget process and financial monitoring controls.
- You have a demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service and quality programs.
- You demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional growth and development.
- You possess excellent planning, organizational and project management skills plus relationship building, leadership, team building and change management abilities.
- You have demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service and quality programs.
- You have well-developed critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills including facilitation and conflict resolution skills as well as strong interpersonal, public relations, verbal and written communication skills.
- Finally, you have demonstrated experience in client-focused programs and services, and exposure to case management.
Who we are:
A mosaic of geographic and cultural diversity and home to over 922,000 local residents, the Central West LHIN plans, integrates, funds and monitors the local health care system for the regions of Brampton, Caledon, Dufferin, Malton, North Etobicoke and West Woodbridge. Through the recently passed Patients First Act, LHINs are also now responsible for the delivery of home and community care services and primary care planning, resulting in a better experience for both patients and those who care for them.
Employees at the Central West LHIN enjoy a competitive compensation package, which includes a comprehensive benefit plan. We are committed to creating a work environment that fosters continuous learning at all levels of our organization
How to Apply:
If you are career minded and an ambitious person seeking a chance to be part of a team that’s truly making a difference in the lives of others, please apply on-line at http://lhinjobs.ca/.
We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process.
We are governed by the requirements of the French Language Services Act and, therefore, encourage applications from bilingual candidates. Posting available in French upon request.
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Are you highly organized, detail-oriented and able to work accurately in a busy environment with frequent interruptions? Are you looking to make a difference in your community? Take a look at this exciting opportunity.
As a valued member of our Home and Community Care team, you will provide support for the assigned Care Coordinator team in their daily activities to ensure that patients receive prompt, effective customer service.
By applying your healthcare administrative support experience, you will have the opportunity to impact lives in your community, enjoy a balanced lifestyle, and be part of a great team that makes care happen.
We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Full-time Team Assistant to work at our Etobicoke office site. The scheduled end date of the contract is September 2019. Hours of work will be Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 pm.
What will you do?
- Provide administrative support services to Care Coordinators
- Process new referrals, and orders for services, supplies and equipment
- Process and assist in managing confidential patient records
- Enter, update and maintain a high volume of patient data in the electronic database
- Answer a high volume of telephone inquiries from patients, families and service providers, and refer callers as appropriate
What must you have?
- A Grade 12 diploma (minimum)
- 2+ years’ related office experience
- Accurate keyboarding/data-entry skills
- Proficiency with database software, MS Word and Excel
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Advanced multi-tasking skills, with the ability to meet performance and service goals
- Very good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team and interact tactfully and sensitively with patients from wide-ranging cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
What would give you the edge?
- A college diploma in the health or social services field, or business/office administration
- Familiarity with medical terminology, and office administrative procedures/concepts
- Knowledge of LHIN services
- Ability to speak French or another second language
Who we are
Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) play a key role in Ontario’s health care system. Working in partnership with patients, families, providers and community organizations, LHINs ensure people have access to the health care they need — at home and in the community.
This is a momentous time for health care in Ontario as we move towards a better connected system that creates more seamless care for patients. The Mississauga Halton LHIN is pivotal in this process. Entrusted with planning, funding, integrating and delivering health care across our region, we are finding better ways to provide high-quality services to the 1.2 million people that call our region home.
All applications will be reviewed; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to a culture that values diversity and inclusion.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, and are committed to providing accommodation as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process.
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Are you an experienced registered nurse (BScN), physiotherapist, occupational therapist, or certified social worker (MSW) looking for a different kind of practice environment? You’re looking in the right place.
As a valued member of our Home and Community Care portfolio, the Care Coordinator facilitates the journey through Ontario’s health care system by assessing referred patients, determining their health care needs and eligibility, and ensuring they receive the services and care they need, where and when they need them.
Whether you are working in our office, in a local hospital or in the community, you will have the opportunity to impact lives in your community, enjoy a balanced lifestyle, and be part of a great team that makes care happen.
What will you do?
- In collaboration with patients and their families, assess care needs, determine eligibility for services, and develop individual care and service plans.
- Link patients with community service providers.
- Coordinate and monitor care plan delivery.
- Establish a helping relationship with patients and their families.
- Balance patient needs and choices with available resources, ensuring patients’ values and preferences are respected.
What must you have?
- Membership, in good standing, with the applicable regulatory body:
- College of Nurses of Ontario.
- College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
- College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
- Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
- 2+ years of recent experience in community health or a related field.
- Knowledge of the health care delivery system and community resources.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, assessment and decision-making skills.
- Effective time management skills, with the ability to work independently and co-operatively in a busy multidisciplinary environment.
- A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Ability to use a computer in a Windows-based environment.
What would give you an advantage?
- Experience working with diverse patient groups, e.g., multicultural, homeless, palliative, acquired brain injury (ABI), mental health, geriatrics, pediatrics.
- Ability to speak French or another second language.
Who we are:
Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) play a key role in Ontario’s health care system. Working in partnership with patients, families, providers and community organizations, LHINs ensure people have access to the health care they need — at home and in the community.
Committed to innovation and collaborative partnerships, the South West LHIN plans, coordinates and funds local health services, and delivers high-quality home and community care to patients and families, with a focus on improving population health, the patient experience, and value for money across the health care system. Our staff incorporate the best aspects of teamwork and continuous learning as they work with the local community to ensure the best health outcomes for everyone.
How do I apply?
Please visit www.lhinjobs.ca to submit your resume and cover letter. Application deadline is April 30, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.
All applications will be reviewed; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to volume of applications, we are not able to respond to general inquiries by phone or e-mail.
We are committed to a culture that values diversity and inclusion.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, and are committed to providing accommodation as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process.
