Careers

Description

ROLE:

The Patient Flow Navigator (PFN) utilizes their knowledge, skill, and judgement within their nursing scope of practice to assist, when applicable, and facilitates timely, effective discharge planning and efficient patient flow at their affiliated site.  In collaboration with the interprofessional health care team and external partners, the PFN promotes effective utilization of resources by reducing and/or eliminating any impediment to effective patient flow. This role also involves admission avoidance in the Emergency Department if a patient is not a Home and Community Care Support Services North Simcoe Muskoka (HCCSSNSM) or Seniors Assessment and Support Outreach Team (SASOT) client.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of science in Nursing.
• Current Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support).

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum three years of hospital nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with patients, families, caregivers, and other professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a positive, collaborative, collegial manner, demonstrating innovative leadership and complex decision-making skills with the ability to negotiate and effectively interact as a team member in an interdisciplinary setting.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, flexibility and initiative using tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
• Working knowledge of hospital policies/procedures and protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and initiatives.
• Actively participates in committee work.
• Promotes and provides patient / family-centred care.
• Excellent computer skills having worked with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic health records programs (i.e., CERNER) 
• Highly motivated and flexible with the ability to adapt quickly to new situations/challenges.
• Demonstrated appreciation and respect for protocol, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Awareness of community supports and services for identified populations would be an asset.

DESIRABLE SKILL & EDUCATION

• Patient flow experience including discharge planning experience.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your application through mahc.ca under Career Opportunities by uploading your resume and cover letter as either a PDF or Word document(s). Applications must be received by the closing date listed above.

WHY IS MAHC RIGHT FOR YOU?

Imagine working in a place you love to visit on vacation! A career with MAHC lets you do just that. We are located in one of the top international tourist destinations in Canada; positioned just two (2) hours north of Toronto in beautiful cottage country surrounded by vibrant natural beauty, pristine lakes, majestic forests and rocky shorelines.

Our communities are small in size but big in excitement; there are always local fundraisers, farmers markets, live events, pubs and locally owned stores to shop in. There are a variety of seasonal, year-round activities to keep you busy and fully embraced in the lifestyle that Muskoka has to offer from hiking, fishing, snowshoeing, downhill skiing, heading to Algonquin Park or Arrowhead Park for the day, running and cycling clubs, camping, sitting on a warm sunny patio downtown, or simply relaxing by the lake with your friends. Life here is good!

ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • MAHC offers one of the most robust hospital funded programs in Healthcare
  • Ministry of Health’s Tuition Support Program for rural and remote communities
• Community Commitment Program for Nurses (you could qualify for $25,000)
• Return to Service Grants
• Peer Mentorship
• Extended health benefits
• Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOP)
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

LET US HELP YOU MAKE YOUR MOVE!

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare has launched the MedsHousing initiative to help MAHC team members (both new recruits and existing staff) connect with housing options in our communities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Union: ONA

Compensation: $34.24 - $48.17 an hour

Location: We have openings in both our South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) located in Bracebridge and Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) located in Huntsville.

Number of Available Positions:

Hours of Work: Must be available to work shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the ONA collective agreement.

As a condition of employment, external hires are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.

Our organization supports equal opportunity employment.  We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, but please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on the skill, ability, experience and qualifications. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview or other applicable testing where required.