Assessor Coordinator Degree

Position #: 9003578 (V49136)

Expected Start Date: May 25, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Wascana Rehabilitation Centre

City/Town: Regina

Department: LTC Nursing Unit - Convalescent Care Unit

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 28, 2026

FTE: 0.43

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work:  48 hours per 3 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: Yes

Job Description: Under the direction of the Manager, and as part of the interdisciplinary Convalescent Care Team, the Assessor Coordinator is responsible for the full scope of case management services for clients in convalescent care beds. The core functions of case management practice include referral/intake, engagement, assessment, care planning, monitoring, evaluation, and 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, in an endeavor to provide the right service at the right time and in the right place. This position reports directly to the Manager for daily clinical supervision. The Assessor Coordinator works within Convalescent Care. 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 clients' needs and coordinate services to meet those 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

• Recognized Degree in Nursing or Social Work.
• Must have a current practicing registration with Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers or College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Theories, concepts and intervention strategies key for case management practice. Ethical principles, for example: informed/shared decision making, living at risk.  Systems Theory/Family Systems Theory.  Strength-based model.  Crisis intervention.  Core components of case management.
• Knowledge specific to populations being served, for example: Gerontology and Aging  Determinants of health. 
• Cultural issues & diversity in providing care.  
• Impact of disease and illness on quality of life.  Abuse and neglect.  Alcohol and drugs.  Mental Health.
• Demonstrated ability to practice core functions of case management: Case finding.  Engagement.  Comprehensive assessment.  Care planning/implementation.  Monitoring client service outcomes/evaluation.  Reassessment.  Disengagement/Discharge.
• Cost conscious, quality driven care planning and service delivery.  Community resources internal and external to the Regina area.  Client confidentiality and the Health Information Protection Act.  Policies, Procedures, Regulations and Legislation pertaining to area of practice, for example: Mental Health Act, Child and Family Services Act, Health Care Directive and Substitute Decision Maker Act, Youth Drug and Detoxification Act, Community Care Branch Ministry of Health, Personal Care Home Act and Regulations, and SHA policies.  Openness to teaching and providing educational opportunities.  Empathy and respect necessary to engage, develop rapport and build trusting relationships.  Effective interpersonal relationship skills and oral and written communication skills.  Advocacy, negotiation, crisis management and conflict resolution.  Self-reflective practice, for example: Adhering to professional code of ethics and practice standards.  Strong team player with ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships. 
• Standardized documentation which accurately reflects clinical practice:  Relevant Data.  Assessment.  Plan of Care/Interventions.  Updates.  Discharge Summary.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.  
• Time and Organizational management.  
• Manage caseload and work demands.  
• Facilitate case/family conferences.  
• Technical skills necessary to perform functions of position.  
• Relevant computer systems.

Other Information

• Must have a valid driver's license.  Some assignments may require access to a vehicle for work.
• Please submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position.
• Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement.  HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
• Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)