Patient Care Coordinator-3 South General Surgery-Ridge Meadows Hospital-Maple Ridge

Fraser Health; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Casual Patient Care Coordinator at Ridge Meadows Hospital, where you will provide clinical supervision and support to nursing staff. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on quality patient care and excellence in practice. With a commitment to career growth and competitive benefits, you will play a vital role in ensuring optimal patient management and safety. If you are passionate about making a difference in health care and thrive in a supportive setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Four weeks of vacation

100% employer paid benefits

Defined municipal pension plan

87% maternity top-up

50% subsidy on Translink passes

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BCCNM registration and 3 years of clinical experience.
• Supervisory experience and strong leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing staff and coordinate daily operations of the unit.
• Facilitate patient flow and discharge planning.
• Participate in quality improvement and risk management activities.

Skills

Clinical proficiency/expertise

Leadership and work direction

Monitoring staff workload

Establishing priorities

Quality of patient care monitoring

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse

Three years of recent related clinical experience

One year of supervisory experience

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20 - $67.08 / hour
Job Summary

Are you a Patient Care Coordinator wondering what it’s like to work with a dedicated and experienced team of health care providers in Surgical Services with a supportive leadership team?

We are currently hiring for a Casual Patient Care Coordinator to join our Surgical Services team at Ridge Meadows Hospital located in Maple Ridge, B.C.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited to:

• Four weeks of vacation to start
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
• 87% maternity top-up
• 50% subsidy on Translink passes

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work!

Detailed Overview

In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, the Patient Care Coordinator provides clinical supervision, guidance and support to nursing staff, other clinical team members and support staff within the assigned unit(s). The Patient Care Coordinator has responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the assigned unit(s) including daily patient flow. Supports/participates in research, policy, quality improvement and risk management activities.

Responsibilities

1. Applies established criteria and prioritizes admissions/intake, leads and facilitates actions related to daily patient flow, plans for patient discharge and appropriate patient placement/referral.
2. Supervises nursing and nursing support staff and coordinates the work of the clinical team overall on a day-to-day basis; observes work and corrects where necessary, monitors the quality of care and the safety of patients.
3. Supports quality patient care and excellence in practice by promoting interprofessional collaboration and team building.
4. Initiates/leads/supports plan of care conferences and rounds for optimal patient care management.
5. Identifies learning requirements of staff and provides input into the development of learning objectives.
6. Acts as a point person for patients and families who have concerns or questions regarding their care.
7. Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities.
8. Assists the Manager/Director by attending panel interviews and providing recommendations on the selection of new staff.
9. Promotes staff awareness and involvement in research/evaluation activities.
10. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders.
11. Participates in the review, development, implementation and evaluation of clinical decision support tools/policies.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Three (3) years of recent related clinical experience in the designated clinical area, including one (1) year of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Clinical proficiency/expertise in the designated clinical area.
• Ability to supervise and provide leadership and work direction.
• Ability to monitor staff workload and patient factors.
• Ability to establish priorities for patient care and overall daily operations.
• Ability to monitor the quality of patient care.
• Ability to role model, coach and mentor best practices in patient care.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and in an organized manner.
• Ability to problem-solve and effectively deal with conflict situations.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust.

Together, we are the heart of health care.