Continuing Care Coordinator

1 week ago

Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Opportunity

The Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a skilled Care Management Professional to join our team in the Continuing Care department. As a key member of our interprofessional team, you will be responsible for assessing the needs of clients referred to Continuing Care, developing and implementing care plans, and authorizing services to support clients in their homes and communities.

This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires strong assessment, communication, and problem-solving skills. You will work closely with clients, families, caregivers, and healthcare teams to identify goals, unmet needs, and resource requirements. Based on the assessment, you will assist clients and their care partners to formulate a plan to meet identified goals and provide ongoing support and guidance to ensure successful outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare, preferably in a community or long-term care setting, and experience in dedicated case management or discharge planning. You will be a skilled communicator with excellent assessment, interviewing, and negotiation skills, and be able to work independently and collaboratively in a busy multidisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess the needs of clients referred to Continuing Care and develop and implement care plans
  • Authorize services to support clients in their homes and communities
  • Work closely with clients, families, caregivers, and healthcare teams to identify goals, unmet needs, and resource requirements
  • Provide ongoing support and guidance to ensure successful outcomes
  • Collaborate with interprofessional teams to facilitate hospital discharge and return to the community

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, or Nutritional Studies
  • Current and ongoing registration (or eligibility for registration) with the applicable Nova Scotia Professional Regulatory body
  • Minimum three (3) years' experience with the professional regulatory body
  • Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in a community or long-term care setting
  • Knowledge and/or experience in dedicated case management or discharge planning
  • Competent with computer use, keyboarding, and able to conduct assessments using a laptop
  • Knowledge of community agencies and resources
  • Excellent assessment, interviewing, and negotiation skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a busy multidisciplinary environment
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, and manage time efficiently
  • Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
  • Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary of $46.75 per hour
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development

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