Patient Flow & Transition Facilitator in Selkirk

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all communities and achieve health equity across the region.

Position Summary:

• Facilitates and coordinates the flow of patients through the admission, transfer and discharge processes within the Selkirk Regional Health Centre (SRHC/IERHA).
• 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 Regional Manager - Patient Access & Transition 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.

The position functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake – Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Nursing Degree required.
• Current registration and a member in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba.
• Current BLS Adult education related knowledge an asset.
• Knowledge of all relevant legislation and standards.
• Patient Flow & Utilization knowledge required.
• Knowledge of panel process preferred.
• Knowledge of the Home Care program preferred.
• Two (2) years recent experience in acute care nursing.
• Experience in community nursing as asset.
• 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.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Physical and mental ability to perform the demands of the job.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and programs.
• Valid Driver’s license and vehicle.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification. As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake‑Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).