Job Description
This position will be located at : Hamilton General Hospital Organization Organization : Community &Pop Health Services Status Status : Regular Full-time Number of Openings Number of Openings : 1 Union Code : Non Union Employees Salary : 48.8900 - 62.6800 Hourly Post Date Close Date (Period for Applying) - External Close Date (Period for Applying) - External : Jul 5, 2024, 3:59:00 AM Unit Summary The Community and Population Health Services portfolio supports the advancement of integrated health and social services in hospital and into the community. The Program is responsible for the development and advancement of innovative partnerships with peer, community academic partners and provides expert leadership in the area of pre- and post-acute care transitions.As Ontarios most comprehensive healthcare system, and the only one in the province to provide care from pre-birth to end of life, we offer endless opportunities. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. We are a world-renowned hospital for healthcare research-ranked fourth in Canada-and we focus on improving the quality of care for our patients through innovation and evidence-based practices. Our multi-site hospital has over 1,400 beds and we offer world-leading expertise in many areas, including stroke care, cancer care, palliative care and pediatrics. Open the door to a career that evolves with you. Start exploring opportunities now and join our team of over 15,000 dedicated staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers.The Community and Population Health Services portfolio is accountable for HHS Population Health, Bundled Care and Alternate Level of Care strategies. The portfolio provides system-wide support through the Site Administrative Managers, Discharge Specialists, ALC Navigators, Centralized Care and Transition Teams, Hospital to Home, Integrated Comprehensive Care Program and Inpatient Medical Psychiatry Consultation Liaison Teams. The McMaster Family Health Team (McMaster Family Practice, Stonechurch Family Health Centre and Canadian Blood Services) and Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) are aligned to the portfolio. Position Summary The ALC Navigators primary focus is to expedite discharges for patients designated ALC and to hold teams accountable for continual progression of patients discharge plans. This role also provides operational oversight of ALC designation processes across the site, ensuring that ALC patients are designated accurately, and within the timelines of Provincial Wait Times Strategy reporting requirement. The ALC Navigator addresses issues that are delaying discharge. The ALC Navigator provides a site-wide lens of ALC patients; being aware of site-based bed pressures, the navigator will collaborate with HNHB HCCSS to prioritize assessments that will result in a discharge, and works with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues that are delaying discharges, both at a patient-specific and at a systems level. Schedule Work Hours Monday - Friday, Days Qualifications Regulated Health Professional with Undergraduate Degree2. 1-2 years of computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point) EPIC, ALC-IS and IDS databases experience3. Minimum of 5 years experience in discharge planning, especially for patients with complex issues4. Minimum of 1 year presentation skills, adult education experience5. Daily audits of ALC-IS system, including the ability to pull reports from EPIC, ALC-IS and IDS6. Ability to generate weekly updates about all ALC patients in MS Excel7. Daily assistance to clinical teams around discharge planning of ALC patients, including connecting with community stakeholders and negotiating or advocating on patients behalf if they have been declined to a program or service8. Ad hoc reports to be written for manager related to gaps in discharge planning9. Case synopsis writing for manager multiple times per week10. Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills11. Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, decision making and conflict resolution skills12. Strong leadership, interpersonal, negotiating, consensus-building and teaching skillsAs a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Services at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employees exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements: Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement