Patient Care Coordinator - Operating Room, Neurosciences Program

Patient Care Coordinator - Operating Room, Neurosciences Program

Patient Care Coordinator - Operating Room, Neurosciences Program - Toronto, Ontario


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Position: PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR
Site: TORONTO WESTERN HOSPITAL
Department: OPERATING ROOM - NEUROSCIENCES PROGRAM
Hours: 37.5 HRS/WK - DAYS
Status: PERMANENT FULL-TIME
"We are a caring, creative and accountable academic Hospital, transforming Healthcare for Our Patients, Our Community and the World"
University Health Network (UHN) represents the coming together of shared values and diverse expertise in patient care, research and teaching. Each of our facilities (Toronto General Hospital, Princess Margaret Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital) makes a unique contribution to the whole. Together, we create something far greater than the sum of our parts.
Located at the heart of downtown Toronto, Toronto Western Hospital has provided community care and specialized services for more than 100 years. Our hospital provides world-class care in Neuroscience, Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritisand Community and Population Health programs. Complementing these programs are outstanding facilities, including the Krembil Neuroscience Centre.
As a member of the Health Care Team for the Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery and Ophthalmology, the PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR acts as a resource for the multidisciplinary team. This position will play a leadership role by mentoring and providing direction, ongoing development and preceptorship to team members. The principal responsibilities include: performing financial/administrative responsibilities to ensure efficient and effective unit operation; contributing to staff development by promoting and ensuring a supportive/collaborative learning environment within the service(s)/cluster area based on the principles of adult learning and practice standards for nurses, students and ancillary staff; performing human resources responsibilities; liaising with members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure high standards of quality and optimal management of patient care outcomes; performing cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned or requested.
Qualifications

* At minimum, a completion of BScN Baccalaureate in Nursing required, Masters preferred
* Current certificate of competency (licensure) from the College of Nurses of Ontario
* Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program Level II
* Five years tertiary OR Nursing experience
* Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience
* Demonstrated ability towards team building and collaboration
* Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
* Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
* Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
* Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
* Excellent decision making and problem solving skills
* Clinical and patient teaching skills
* Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
* Compliance with confidentiality requirements
* Demonstrates membership within a professional nursing association and/or nursing interest groups related to practice
* Excellent time management skills
* Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario preferred

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
University Health Network has a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.
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