Discharge Planner

-Job Posting Number:

J0523-1810
Job Title:

Discharge Planner
Job Category:

Nursing
Unit:

Patient Flow
Job Type:

Temporary Part Time
Open Positions:

1
City, Province, Country:

Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Date Posted:

May 26, 2023
Available Shifts:

Closing Date:

June 2, 2023
Salary:

$34.24 - $49.02/Hour
Union:

ONA

Emergency preparedness is a critical aspect of CCH operations. It is essential that all staff and physicians receive training and undertand their roles and responsibilities in this field.

**Summary of responsibilities**:
Supporting CCH’s Advanced Home First Philosophy, the Discharge Planning Nurse functions in a multidisciplinary team providing direction, education and support to patients, families, physicians and staff to implement safe, timely, effective discharges. In collaboration with the Champlain LHIN and Community Support Service Providers, he/she will assume a case management role in assessing needs and developing the best plan that supports continuity of care across the continuum for the patients, while ensuring hospital resources are maintained for acute care. The incumbent will report to the Manager Patient Flow

**Requirements of the job**:

- Holds current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Holds current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of community resources and support services that facilitate safe effective discharges and allow patients to remain in the community
- Minimum 3 years of recent clinical experience with Medical/Surgical geriatric patients either in hospital setting or in the community
- Education and experience in Conflict Resolution and Family Dynamics
- Demonstrated ability to Prioritize/Triage and effective Time Management when multiple demands and pressures are present
- Demonstrated initiatives to enhance nursing knowledge and professional competence through attendance and participation at conferences, workshops, continuing education programs, and/or other related activities
- Working knowledge of Cerner electronic health record (or alternative electronic health record)
- Recent relevant experience in community case management/discharge planning/case management in general
- Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
- Functional level in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French - and testing completed)

Asset:

- Geriatric Assessor Training through the Regional Geriatric Program, or equivalent
- Knowledge of Long-Term Care Regulations/Placement Process
- GPA or PIECES training
- CNA Gerontology Certification