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**Company Description**
Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

**What You’ll Do**:

- ** Create Patient-Centered Care Plans**: Develop, implement, and monitor personalized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and our dedicated health care team.
- ** Advocate for Patients**: Act as a liaison between patients, families, and community service providers, ensuring they have the resources and support needed for a successful recovery at home.
- ** Collaborate Across the Community**: Build strong relationships with community organizations, primary care providers, and home care services to ensure a coordinated, patient-focused approach to care.

**Qualifications**
Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

**Professional Registration**:

- Current membership in good standing with a regulatory health professional body in Ontario.
- An undergraduate degree in a health-related profession.

**Work Experience**:

- 2-5 years of recent work experience in a hospital setting, with liaison experience in community health settings.
- 3 years of recent related experience in Emergency Department (ED), acute care, discharge planning, and/or community health care settings.
- Experience in performing case management functions, particularly in acute and community settings.
- Demonstrated expertise in symptom management, particularly in areas such as chronic disease management, complex family systems, and the care of the frail elderly.
- Evidence of program design and resource development skills, including knowledge of evaluation methodologies.

**Knowledge and Competencies**:

- Comprehensive knowledge of community resources and health care delivery systems across acute and community settings.
- Demonstrated ability to respond to patients with flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to patient-centered, holistic care.
- Strong understanding of collaborative practices, including building partnerships internally and with community stakeholders.

**Skills and Attributes**:

- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, family members, support networks, and a variety of formal and informal service providers.
- Strong leadership skills, including problem-solving, critical thinking, conflict resolution, and negotiation abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional time management and stress management skills.
- Comfortable working in an evolving program with changing responsibilities over time.
- Fluency in English (verbal and written).

**Technical Skills**:

- Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems; experience with Meditech and CHRIS (preferred).
- Computer literacy and basic proficiency required.

**Other Requirements**:

- Positive attendance record.

**Additional Information** Status**: Permanent Full-Time (x1)

**Location**: Tri-Site, travel will be required

**Salary**: $44.664 to $57.90 per hour

**Date Posted**:February 27, 2025

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities._ In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation._

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Poli