Clinical Coordinator (Registered Nurse) - Cardiac Triage

Clinical Coordinator (Registered Nurse) - Cardiac Triage - Toronto, Ontario

JOB POSTING #916487 Position: Clinical Coordinator for Adult Congenital Heart Disease (Registered Nurse) - Cardiac Triage Organization: Toronto General Hospital Department: Cardiac Triage Reports to: Manager Salary Range: $81,412 to $101,770 per Annum Hours: 37.50 hours per week; Shifts: Days, Monday-Friday; Staggered start times Status: Permanent Full-Time Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning ... At University Health Network, which consists of Toronto General, Toronto Western, Princess Margaret and Toronto Rehab hospitals, nothing is more important to us than our team of dedicated employees. UHN focuses on creating and maintaining a workplace of choice, where our people are recognized and valued. We focus on creating a workplace where people enjoy the challenge of their career, create and engage in best practices and are treated with respect. As a member of Peter Munk Cardiac Centre team, the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Triage Coordinator facilitates referrals for patients requiring interventions in the Cardiac Catheterization Labs. The ACHD Triage Coordinator reports to the CVIU and Cardiac Triage Nurse Manager and works alongside fellow coordinators, appointment schedulers and administrative assistants while liaising with referring physicians and surgeons and cath lab staff. Applies critical thinking and uses current knowledge of procedure protocols and computerized systems to schedule and assign patients/procedures to ensure effective daily cath lab bookings.

Duties and responsibilities include:

- Reviews booking packages for completeness as to procedures to be performed, completion of lab work and pre-admission tests, special equipment needs and computer documentation as per established policies and procedures. - Communicates changes in patient's condition and other urgent information to the interventionalists in a timely manner - Facilitates referrals for patients requiring percutaneous interventions and diagnostic caths - Liaise with a wide array of administrative and clinical team members throughout the organization and referring physicians and organizations - Reviews cases with appropriate specialty physicians - Prioritizes and triages patients for procedures according to urgency - Ensures that patients receive timely access to cardiac procedures as per CorHealth and Ontario Health benchmarks - Ensures all necessary tests are scheduled and completed so patients can have procedures in timely manner - Accurate and complete documentation of all communications - Provides information to facilitate physician to physician communication - Provides patients and families with education and support while waiting for procedure - Applies best practice guidelines to ensure that patients receive care according to provincial standard - Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards - Promote and maintain a positive and calming working relationship with team members and a healthy work environment - Participates in continuous quality improvement activities within University Health Network to enrich and advance processes through the effective use of resources and systems to deliver optimal patient care. - Performs cross-functional responsibilities and other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned REQUIRED - Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario - Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Masters preferred - Current BCLS Certification - Minimum Three (3) to Five (5) years Cardiology/C.V. Surgery Nursing and/or CVICU experience with an interest in Adult Congenital Heart Disease - Strong organizational and time management skills - Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills - Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office and EPIC applications - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Demonstrated ability to cultivate and build relationships - Strong track record of high-quality work and engagement is essential - Able to adapt to a constantly changing environment that requires ongoing revaluation of priorities - Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations - Able to work collaboratively within a group setting - Proven track record of taking initiative - Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code. Posting Date: March 23, 2023 Closing Date: Until Filled For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period have maintained satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply. University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. University Health Network has a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.