Care Coordinator #164-25

Ontario Health atHome; Timmins; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Timmins is seeking a Care Coordinator to assess patient needs and develop care plans. Applicants must be registered nurses with recent community health experience and bilingual in English and French. The position offers attractive compensation, opportunities for development, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation packages

Defined benefit pension plan

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent experience in community health or a related field is necessary.
• Ability to link patients with service providers and coordinate care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop individual care plans.
• Monitor care plan delivery and ensure patient preferences are respected.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Membership with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Advanced English and French proficiency

Job description

Are you an experienced registered nurse seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.

Care Coordinator (Full-Time, Temporary from December 1, 2015, to June 14, 2027; Location: Timmins)

You will assess and determine patient care needs and eligibility, provide access and referrals to community services, and engage with patients, caregivers and other health‑care practitioners.

Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health‑care facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient‑centred care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health‑care and other professionals.

As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work‑life balance.

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 College of Nurses of Ontario
• Recent experience in community health or a related field
• Knowledge of the health‑care delivery system and community resources
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, assessment, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• Effective time management, prioritization and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and co‑operatively in a busy multidisciplinary environment
• Established ability to accurately complete required documentation, reports and forms
• A valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Advance oral and written proficiency in English and French is essential
• Proficient in a Windows environment

We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.

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
• Case management experience or recent related community experience
• Ability to speak French or another second language

What do we offer?

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
• Hourly wage of $41.29 to $51.13 as per the ONA Collective Agreement
• Valuable development opportunities
• Membership in a world‑class defined benefit pension plan

We Know Wellness Is Supported With Work‑life Balance. In An Inclusive Culture Committed To Support Your Passion For Continuous Learning, Growth And Innovation, We Offer

Who we are

We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, primary care providers, hospitals, long‑term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient‑centred care.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti‑Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti‑racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.