Kidney Health Transition Coordinator

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization in Winnipeg is seeking a skilled health professional with at least 2 years of experience in kidney health and dialysis. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor of Social Work or Nursing and exceptional interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include facilitating patient transfers and traveling to provide home care support. This role demands a flexible schedule and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Experience working in kidney health and dialysis for at least 2 years.
• Knowledge of peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis required.
• Valid licensure with applicable regulatory body.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient transfers between healthcare facilities and renal units.
• Work flexible hours as required.
• Travel to patients' homes for consultations.

Skills

Superior communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Knowledge of kidney health therapies

Experience in motivational counseling

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Bachelor of Nursing (BN)

Completion of Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Safety Training

Job description

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Site: Shared Health -Shared Health Corporate Office

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: Non Union

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 8.00

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient- centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Experience

• Experience working in kidney health and dialysis for at least 2 years required.
• Knowledge of kidney health, peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis required.
• Experience in home dialysis modalities would be an asset.
• Knowledge and working experience with the electronic health records.
• Experience and training in motivational counseling would be an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Bachelor of Nursing (BN) required.
• Completion of Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Safety Training (MISCT) preferred and will be required as part of the position.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Valid licensure with applicable regulatory body.
• Subject to criminal record and abuse registry checks.

Qualifications and Skills

• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate patient transfers between health care facilities and renal units as well as between the various modalities used to treat kidney failure.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective resource contacts.
• Ability to build strong relationships and support patient voice with leadership, engagement and empowerment.
• Ability to travel to patients’ homes and the various health care and long-term care facilities.
• Knowledge and experience with computers and proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in research preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Valid Manitoba Class V Driver’s License; access to a vehicle and willingness to travel throughout the province.
• Ability to work flexible hours in order to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.
  

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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 in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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