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Patient Care Manager, Healthy Aging

Employer
Lakeridge Health
Location
Oshawa, Ontario
Closing date
Apr 20, 2023

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LAKERIDGE HEALTH

Position: Patient Care Manager
Program: Healthy Aging
Department: G8, 5F Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network, Geriatric Consult Team
Status: Temporary Full Time - 6 months
Schedule: Days, On-Call, 7.5 hour shifts (subject to change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa with cross-site responsibilities
Salary: $49.80 - $62.26 per hour

UNEX - 2300000753

This vacancy is open to all qualified applicants commencing March 20, 2023 and closing at 11:59pm on March 30, 2023.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Patient Care Manager (PCM), Healthy Aging is responsible for the management of the clinical service area and providing visible leadership to the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal performance management and smooth operation of the service area and high quality patient care. As a transformational leader, the PCM will create a vision to guide positive change and innovation through inspiration, motivation, role modelling and coaching and by working in collaboration with the leadership and interprofessional teams in the Healthy Aging Program. The PCM facilitates and supports implementation of evidence based practice to achieve excellence in high quality delivery of patient care.

The Patient Care Manager, Healthy Aging also works closely with the Program Director, Patient Care Managers and Clinical Practice Leaders, to lead and guide specific key quality improvement, strategic and performance improvement initiatives identified as priorities in the Healthy Aging Program. Integrating strategy, quality improvement, practice and project planning across all services within the Healthy Aging program to achieve deliverables and excellence in patient care is a key component of this role. The PCM also contributes to the implementation of continuous improvement in the program to achieve excellence in person-centered care through the utilization of skills and attributes associated with the fields of process improvement, project management and change management in an integrated manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor degree in a health related discipline;
Master's degree or current enrollment in a Master's program (preferred);
Current membership in good standing with a regulated professional College in Ontario;
Minimum of two (2) years recent clinical/leadership experience;
Minimum of two (2) years' experience in quality improvement development, implementation and evaluation;
Educational preparation in quality improvement, certificate in quality improvement or equivalent in the use of quality improvement methods and tools;
Project Management skills and experience
Demonstrated knowledge in related clinical specialty;
Knowledgeable in the principles of adult education and teaching/learning principles.
Knowledge of current trends in nursing, allied health and health care as well as applicable legislative and hospital/program policies;
Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement principles, methods, and tools with excellent project management skills including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation skills at a program and corporate level
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication.
Strong analytical skills including the ability to collect, analyze, share and interpret qualitative and quantitative data
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and SharePoint and healthcare related software and programs.
Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
Must have a satisfactory performance record;
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices, including staff safety, patient safety, environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area;
Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.

Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.

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