Jobs in Thunder Bay, Canada

Are you an experienced registered nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, social worker, dietitian, or speech language pathologist seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.

As a Care Coordinator, you will assess and determine patient care needs and eligibility, provide accessand referrals to community services, and engage with patients, caregivers and other health care practitioners.

Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centred care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals.

As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness andwork-life balance.

• In collaboration with patients and their families, assess care needs, determine eligibility for services, and develop individual care and service plans
• Link patients with service providers
• Coordinate and monitor care plan delivery
• Establish a helping relationship with patients and their families
• Balance patient needs and choices with available resources, ensuring patients’ values and preferences are respected
• Assist in the training, orientation, precepting and mentoring of peers. Acts as a resource to other LP OHT staff and members of the integrated team to assist in orientation, implementing change, and problem solving;
• Assist with projects and new initiatives as they relate to position;
• Participate on committees;
• Promote Best Practice and helps define best practices;
• Promote and supports research initiatives related to the Leading Project;
• Participate in relevant educational opportunities;

• Knowledge and application of case management principles and practices acquired through membership in good standing, with the appropriate college, as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Speech Language Pathologist, Registered Dietician, or membership in good standing with the College of Social Work, with a degree at the Master’s level, preferred.
• Appropriate university degree or a suitable combination of education and direct experience
• Field of registration must allow applicant to determine patient capacity in accordance with the Health Care Consent Act (1996)
• 1-3 years of experience in community health or a related field
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant recent experience in case management is an asset
• Community nursing experience is an asset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven skills in the areas of case management, assessment, communication, interviewing, problem solving, interpersonal and leadership within a team based setting is required
• The ability to work independently in a highly organized manner is required
• This position also requires proficiency in the use of a personal computer in a windows networked environment, using Word and database software
• The ability to travel throughout Waterloo Region and Wellington County is required
• A valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.

• Experience working with diverse patient groups, e.g., multicultural, homeless, palliative, acquired brain injury (ABI), mental health, geriatrics, pediatrics
• Case management experience or recent related community experience
• Ability to speak French or another second language

Seven (7) hours/day, prescheduled Monday to Sunday

Initial schedule will be 12:00pm-8:00pm Monday to Friday and a Satruday Shift every 2nd and 5th week.

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance.In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuouslearning, growth and innovation, we offer:

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
• Valuable development opportunities
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
• Salary:

We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario.We partner with patients and caregivers, primary care providers, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.

If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.