Discharge Planner (NADMIN 05-25)

Job Summary:

The hospital Discharge Planner is responsible for assessing the psychosocial needs of the patient and family to develop, communicate, and implement an effective and comprehensive plan for psychosocial interventions and complex discharges.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Regulated health care professional as an RN/RPN in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario OR Social Worker in good standing with the OCSWSSW or able to be registered OR other allied health professional with relevel skill set inclusive of Community and Health Services Navigation College Certificate or Medical Office Administration Diploma.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in working with community organizations and resources.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in working with an Interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience with patient flow including the inpatient unit and emergency department.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to work well independently.
• Knowledge and sensitivity to First Nations language and culture an asset.
• Experience working in a case management model of care an asset.
• Ability to speak Ojibway/Oji-Cree/Cree an asset

Job Duties:

·         Under the Discharge Team Lead, assist to facilitate patient discharge within the organization.

·         Patient repatriation coordination from other facilities.

·         Work to facilitate care planning and discharges within the hospital setting.

·         Works cooperatively and collaboratively with the Rehabilitation Team to provide services that are individualized and tailored to address the client and family needs and preferences through referral and collaborative strategies.

·         Deliver case management services to patients in a hospital setting.

·         Work with families and community agencies to navigate and improve transition between services for all patients.

·         Develop supportive programming to meet the needs of the patients and families serviced. (Palliative Care, Cognitive supports).

·         Facilitate professional development for providers in the areas of social support, quality of life and end of life care.

·         Perform post discharge follow up communication to evaluate services provided

·         Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment in support of Infection Control measures and attend training when necessary.

 
Salary:

Salary and Benefits in accordance with qualifications and experience

Closing Date:    When Filled

Competition No.   NADMIN 05-25

Please quote this Competition No. on your application.