Company : Health Careers in Saskatchewan Location : Regina Saskatchewan From : Talent CA
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 and throughout the province, in an endeavor to provide the right service at the right time and in the right place .
The position reports directly to a Manager and to senior positions for daily clinical supervision.
The Assessor Coordinator works within Primary Health Care and provides one of the entry points for persons needing access to community and acute care services.
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 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.
Job Qualifications Required QualificationsRecognized degree in nursing or social work.
Must have a current practicing registration with Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers or the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS).ExperienceEighteen months of recognized clinical experience (postgraduate) preferred.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAdhering to professional code of ethics and practice standards.Advocacy, negotiation, crisis management and conflict resolution.Client confidentiality and the Health Information Protection Act.Community resources internal and external to the RQHR.Cost conscious, quality driven care planning and service delivery.Demonstrated ability to practice core functions of case management.Effective interpersonal relationship skills and oral and written communication skills.Empathy and respect necessary to engage, develop rapport and build trusting relationships.Facilitate case/family conferences.Knowledge specific to populations being served, for example:
Gerontology and Aging.Manage caseload and work demands.Openness to teaching and providing educational opportunities.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 PCH, Home Care legislation and RQHR policies.Problem-solving and decision-making skills.Standardized documentation which accurately reflects clinical practice.Strong team player with ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.Technical skills necessary to perform functions of position.Theories, concepts and intervention strategies key for case management practice .Time and Organizational management. HealthCareers in Saskatchewan ReginaSaskatchewan
