Continuing Care Coordinator - Continuing Care

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Town of Bridgewater; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a Care Coordinator to manage assessments and care plans for clients in community and hospital settings. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience in a similar role. Responsibilities include authorizing services and working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth discharges. The position offers hourly pay ranging from $46.46 to $54.22 and eligibility for a benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience in a community or long‑term care setting.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a busy multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment, care planning, and ongoing case management.
• Authorize services, make referrals and linkages to other resources.
• Work with interprofessional teams to facilitate hospital discharge.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Nutritional Studies

Current registration (or eligibility) with the applicable Nova Scotia Professional Regulatory body

Competencies in other languages (French an asset)

Job description

About the Opportunity

The Care Coordinator is responsible for assessment, care planning, authorization of services, and ongoing case management of clients referred to Continuing Care. The coordinator helps identify goals and formulates plans to meet identified client needs.

They authorize services, make referrals and linkages to other professional and volunteer resources, and work with interprofessional teams to facilitate hospital discharge to return to the community.

Care Coordinators work in community, hospital, or long‑term care facilities. They are fiscally responsible for the care, services, and equipment authorized within available policies and programs, maintain ongoing communication with clients, family, and health care teams, and manage reassessments at routine intervals.

About You

We are looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Nutritional Studies
• Current registration (or eligibility) with the applicable Nova Scotia Professional Regulatory body
• Minimum 3 years of related experience
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience in a community or long‑term care setting
• Experience in dedicated case management or discharge planning
• Competent with computer use, keyboarding, and able to conduct assessments using a laptop
• Knowledge of community agencies and resources
• Excellent assessment, interviewing and negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a busy multidisciplinary setting
• Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and manage time efficiently
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset

Hours

• Full‑time, long assignment; 75 hours bi‑weekly
• Approximate one‑year assignment
• Shifts may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$46.46 – $54.22 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for a benefits package that includes health, dental, travel, long‑term disability and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Application Notes

This is a healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile.

EEO Statement

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Person of Colour, Foreign National/Newcomer, Person with Disability, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self‑identify.