LEAD, PATIENT TRANSFER AND FLOW SERVCICES

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Prince George is seeking a Lead, Patient Transfer & Flow Services. This role involves coordinating patient transfers and optimizing resource allocation to ensure timely care delivery. The ideal candidate will have relevant healthcare qualifications and experience in data analysis and coordination. Northern Health offers competitive salaries and benefits in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training opportunities

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in patient transportation coordination.
• Knowledge of healthcare systems and protocols.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transfers and repatriations for patient care needs.
• Facilitate safe, cost-effective patient flow.
• Act as a representative on regional and provincial working groups.

Skills

Data analysis

Coordination of transportation resources

Collaboration with clinical staff

Education

Relevant healthcare qualifications

Job description

Are you ready to reach new heights and take your nursing career to the next level? If you are passionate about providing effective and efficient delivery of hospital services, please look into this position.

The Lead, Patient Transfer & Flow Services, is responsible and accountable for utilizing transportation systems to facilitate transfers and repatriations that meet the care needs of patients and the operational requirements of Northern Health facilities. The Lead will facilitate the arrangement of transfers and repatriations between health authority facilities ensuring coordination of on-time delivery of both ground and air transportation resources with site operations. In collaboration with clinical staff, bed utilization coordinators, other health authorities, BC Emergency Health Services, and transportation agencies i.e. BC Patient Transfer Network (PTN), Alberta Referral, Access, Advice, Placement, Information & Destination (RAAPID), the Lead will facilitate patient flow in a safe, cost-effective, and timely way through the health care continuum. The Lead assists in data analysis and provides input to support the continuous development of a NH-wide patient transportation and bed utilization coordination service. The Lead acts as Northern Health’s representative participating as a member on regional and provincial working groups as required and working collaboratively towards system-wide improvements in patient transportation. The Lead is a member of a multi-disciplinary NH Patient Transfer and Flow Team under the Access, Flow, and Transfer Services Program, working in daily collaboration with the NH Cardiac Triage Coordinator, NH Clinical Transfer Nurses and Program Specialists to arrange transfers of northern patients between health authority facilities.

Starting salary will be approximately from $88,990 to $111,237 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
  
  

Important Note

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
  
  

Examples May Include

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume
  
  

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