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Patient Navigator - OPD Clinics at William Osler Health System

Patient Navigator - OPD Clinics

William Osler Health System · CA

2 days ago

Patient Navigator - OPD Clinics

William Osler Health System · CA

3 days ago
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About the Role

The Patient Navigator (PN) for the Urgent Medical Clinic (UMC) at Etobicoke General Hospital (EGH) will play a critical role in developing and coordinating a multi-disciplinary approach to care, establishing partnerships within and external to EGH. This role supports triaging, initial assessment, clinic flow coordination, patient care collaboration, diagnostic coordination and follow-up, and communication of results.

Responsibilities

  • Develops and implements relevant triage and assessment tools, as well as any other tools / processes required to establish good clinic flow and follow-up.
  • Triages and prioritizes patient referrals.
  • Completes preliminary intake and initial patient assessments.
  • Collaborates with professional practice to coordinate patient care, as required.
  • Coordinates required diagnostics, ensuring appropriate follow-up.
  • Reviews and communicates diagnostics results, raising alerts when required.
  • Follows up appropriately regarding specialty services and / or consults within and external to EGH.
  • Collaborates with primary care and other community services to support ongoing wellness and care, as required.
  • Provides high quality care, inclusive of a positive patient / family experience, identifying areas of improvement.
  • Fosters and maintains effective interprofessional and interdepartmental relationships and participates in activities which contribute to the effective operations and flow function of the Urgent Medical Clinic at EGH.
  • Participates in the ongoing development of the Urgent Medical Clinic, which may include collaboration with the services offered at the Brampton Civic and Peel Memorial sites.

Requirements

  • Current registration with The College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
  • BScN required, Masters Degree preferred
  • Recent experience within the last 5 years, with a minimum 2 years Medical or Surgical experience
  • Experience in an ambulatory setting preferred
  • Must agree to participate in an online Patient Navigation Course (De Sousa Institute) immediately after hire and attend a one-day workshop in Toronto.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and foster strong and positive patient / partner / staff relationships
  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly motivated team player
  • Evidence of collaboration across multiple disciplines / divisions / programs / services
  • Ability to travel between campuses
  • Current BCLS required
  • ACLS preferred
  • A combination of experience and academic qualifications will be considered

Skills

  • Patient Navigation
  • Triage
  • Assessment
  • Care Coordination
  • Diagnostic Follow-up
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Collaboration

Location

  • Etobicoke General Hospital

Work Type

  • Full Time
  • Permanent

Experience Level

  • Minimum 2 years Medical or Surgical experience
  • Recent experience within the last 5 years

Education Level

  • BScN required
  • Masters Degree preferred
  • Current registration with The College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse

Salary/Compensations

  • $50.52 per hour
  • $65.01 per hour

Benefits

  • Online Patient Navigation Course (De Sousa Institute)
  • One-day workshop in Toronto

About the Company

  • One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network.
  • Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing.
  • As a major Ontario hospital system, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities.
  • Osler offers incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities.
  • A hospital system built for and by the community, Osler continues to expand its services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities.
  • Guided by an accomplished senior leadership team, Osler is driving its vision of world-class health care inspired by its people and communities.
  • At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment.

Equal Opportunity

  • Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.
  • We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
  • If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected].