Patient Flow Specialist

**GENERAL**

**Description**:

- Patient Flow Specialist**Competition #**:

- SEL AC 1641/24R**Posting Date**:

- 09/05/2024**Status**:

- Active**Type**:

- External**DESCRIPTION**

**The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority**
Our Vision
We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.
Our Mission
We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.
Our Values
Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

**Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service**

**Patient Flow Specialist**
**Patient Flow Specialist_02**

**Closing Date**:

- 09/12/2024

**Facility / Site**:

- Selkirk Regional Health Centre

**Posting Type**:

- Permanent

**Position Type**:

- Part-Time

**Hours of Work**:

- Days

**Term Dates**:
**FTE**:

- 0.3000

**Union Group**:

- Non-Union**Wage / Salary**:

- To commensurate with experience & qualifications**Position Summary**:Supports the coordination of patient flow and related resource utilization within the IERHA and across services and sites as required.

Reporting to the Manager Health Services - Obstetrics and - Patient Flow, the Patient Flow Specialist is responsible for the following:

- Facilitates and coordinates the flow of patients through the admission, transfer and discharge processes in all acute care facilities throughout the IERHA including Selkirk Regional Health Centre.
- Liaises with IERHA programs and sites as well as with other RHAs as required.
- Participates in the education of staff nurses related to required admission and discharge planning.
- Facilitates presentations on utilization issues/ strategies to improve patient flow.
- Communicates effectively with all disciplines to ensure patient flow is optimal.
- Works closely with the Manager Health Services - Obstetrics and Patient Flow with the goal of efficient and appropriate placement of patients in the region.
- Exercises initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities and most effective work methods to be employed.
- Participates in decision-making that results in an effective admission process and the optimal utilization of Program and facility resources.
- Participates in provincial meetings as delegated.
- Drives implementation and initiatives/processes.
- Assists in the development, planning, and implementation of regional and provincial initiatives which improve patient flow.
- Participates in the planning, implementation, delivery and evaluation of projects and initiatives which relate to achieving operational patient flow performance targets.
- Prepares data analysis and research for project proposals.
- The position of Patient Flow Specialist functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.**Qualifications**:

- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from a recognized university. Other combinations of skills and education may be considered.
- Eligible for or possesses current registration with professional body as applicable.
Current BLS.
- Adult education related knowledge an asset.
- Education in Lean Six Sigma or equivalent preferred.
- Knowledge of all relevant legislation and standards.
- Patient Flow & Utilization knowledge required.
- Knowledge of panel process preferred.
- Knowledge of the Home Care program preferred.
- Minimum 3 years recent experience working in an acute medical, surgical, or critical care/emergency environment required.
- Experience in an operational role, particularly with a focus on transition planning and practices preferred.
- Experience in community nursing an asset.
- Patient Flow & Utilization experience required.
- Demonstrated ability to function within the professional code of ethics, professional standards and legislative requirements of the profession.
- Ability to excel in an environment that is fast paced with multiple demands.
- Ability to use an analytical and inquiring approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to work effectively with others in a multi-facility and program system.
- Proficiency in concepts related to collaborative practice and inter-professional education and practice.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to function independently, as well as in a team environment.
- Valid Manitoba driver’s license.
- Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the position.
- Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
- Satisfactory employment record.

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