REGISTERED NURSE (RN), PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR

Northern Health - BC; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health - BC is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator for the Fort St. John Hospital to improve patient flow and coordinate admissions, discharges and transfers.

Under supervision, you will ensure efficient bed allocation, adequate staffing, and support for residents receiving quality care, with readiness to cover operations in managers' absence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admission, discharge and patient transfer processes.
• Facilitate patient flow through bed allocation and staffing.
• Support program leaders in maintaining patient care standards.

Job description

Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator for the Fort St. John Hospital.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, this position facilitates the admission, discharge and patient transfer processes and is responsible for coordinating patient/resident care when necessary. The role facilitates patient flow through the efficient allocation and utilization of beds, ensures adequate staffing levels and supports patients receiving quality care. The Patient Care Coordinator assists the Program Leaders in establishing and maintaining standards of patient care and is responsible for coordinating the operations in the absence of managers, department heads and senior administrative personnel.