Access Coordinator Long Term Care

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Manitoba seeks an Access Coordinator to join their team. The role involves assessing and facilitating client placements within long-term care services, requiring strong coordination and communication skills. Candidates must possess relevant health service degrees and have considerable case management experience.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in long-term or community care.
• Experience in case management and assessment is necessary.
• Degree in health/human service required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the assessment and placement of clients in long-term care.
• Complete assessment applications and referrals.
• Maintain waitlist for eligible persons.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

BSW, OT, PT, BSc PN, RPN, BN, RN, SLP, RD

Job description

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Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Corporate -Winnipeg Community

Department / Unit: WRHA Long Term Access

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - 12/19/2025

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Daily Hours Worked: 7.25

Annual Base Hours: 1885

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

The Access Coordinator coordinates the assessment and placement of clients within the Long-Term Care continuum of services. The Access Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and completing assessment applications, coordinating referrals to the appropriate facilities and services, and maintaining the waitlist of persons eligible for the Long-Term Care Continuum of Services.

Experience

• 4 years of experience in long-term care or community care and knowledge with respect to the variety of services available.
• Must have experience in case management, assessment and conflict management.
• Experience working in an acute care environment preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• BSW, OT, PT, BSc PN, RPN, BN, RN, SLP, RD, or related health/human service degree required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• If successful applicant is a Registered Dietitian, must be a graduate of a recognized dietetic internship program accredited by Dietitians of Canada.
• Must have a vehicle and possess a driver’s license.

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge and skill related to assessment and case management.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Innovative, highly motivated and an energetic team player.
• Ability to negotiate with clients, families and other stakeholders to facilitate efficient placement in the most appropriate environment.
• A demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.