Assessor Coordinator Degree

Position #: V38121

Expected Start Date: November 04, 2024

Union: HSAS

Facility: Regina General Hospital

City/Town: Regina

Department: Discharge Coordination

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: October 10, 2025

FTE: 0.5

Shift Information: Days, Weekends

Hours of Work: 112 hours per 6 weeks; 8 hour shifts

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Assessor Coordinator - Degree $36.721 to $44.902

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Under the direction of the Manager and as part of the interdisciplinary team, the Assessor Coordinator is responsible for the full scope of case management services in an assigned acute care area. Case management is provided to patients receiving services from Home Care, long term care and residents in personal care homes. The core functions of case management practice include referral/intake, engagement, assessment, care planning, monitoring, evaluation, termination/discharge. This is done through collaboration with the family, care givers, and other members of the multi- disciplinary team. The Assessor Coordinator liaises with other services in the Regina area and throughout the province, in an endeavor to provide the right service at the right time and in the right place. The position reports directly to a manager and to a senior position(s) for daily clinical supervision. The Assessor Coordinator works within acute care and provides one of the entry points for patients needing access to community and acute care services. This position collaborates with acute care, rehabilitation, home care, long term care, mental health and an array of government and non-government agencies to assess patient's needs and coordinate services to meet identified needs. Case management is client-centered, strength-based, flexible, cost-conscious and quality driven. One of the key functions of case management is to advocate for and coordinate resources based on assessed need.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

• Bachelor of Social Work is acceptable

Competencies

• Decision making skills
• Crisis management skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Standardized documentation skills which accurately reflects clinical practice
• Communication skills
• Time management skills
• Computer skills
• Organizational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Negotiation skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
• Knowledge in applicable regulatory bodies, policies and procedure
• Knowledge in the determinants of health and impact on health
• Knowledge of Health Information Protection Act and other legislation.
• Knowledge in the SHA, community resources and applicable programming
• Knowledge in client case management and process facilitation
• Ability to promote a collaborative and team approach

Other Information

• Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
• 18-months of recognized clinical experience (post-graduate) preferred.
• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body