Position Description:
The Palliative Care Clinical Coordinator is a member of Kenora Chiefs Advisory’s Primary Care Team. This position is intended to provide clinical coordination for patients and families undergoing Chronic disease and end of life illness.
Position Title: Palliative Care Clinical Coordinator
Department: Primary Care
Salary: 84,365
Term: Full time
Location: 240 Veterans Drive, 3 rd Floor, Kenora, Ontario
Reports to: Director of Health
Duties and Responsibilities :
The Coordinator will lead early identification of community members who would benefit from a palliative approach, support comprehensive care planning, coordinate the multidisciplinary care team, and strengthen transitions between hospital and community care.
Work alongside Elders, traditional knowledge keepers, nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners, and regional partners to ensure care is wholistic, culturally safe, and aligned with First nation Community values.
Meet with allied Health Professionals within the All-Nations Health partners to coordinate care and case management.
Meet with Patients and families to coordinate care for Chronic disease management and end of life care/ comfort care.
Provide primary navigation support to patients, families, and caregivers, and who will improve access to existing clinical and community services.
Provide education to patients and family members on available resources and care
Establish relationships with Health Directors of First Nations communities
Reduce fragmentation and improve continuity of care by establishing reliable coordination and navigation, mobilizing existing services more effectively, strengthening caregiver education and supports, and advancing a sustainability plan for comfort care across KCA communities
Prepare summaries and reports after each session, from process content and evaluation as required by the Medical Director
Participate in KCA Primary Care Health Team activities as required
Contribute to the evaluation of service with respect to its effectiveness in meeting the community needs and achieving our mandate
Additional duties as required
Experience working with an Electronic Medical Record
Qualifications:
Ability to work independently and in a team setting
Excellent skills in the following areas: computer, organization, networking, interpersonal, presentation and communication (written and oral), Time Management
Excellent communication skills.
A full understanding of Anishinaabe culture, the ability to speak Ojibway is an asset
University degree or college diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution as Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Additional Requirements:
Valid driver’s license and vehicle;
Must be willing to travel when required;
Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search.
Please forward your resume cover letter and three references to:
Human Resource Department
Kenora Chiefs Advisory
P.O. Box 349- 240 Veterans Drive, 3 rd Floor
Kenora ON P9N 3X4
Fax: 807-467-2656
Email: resume@kenorachiefs.org
*We thank all that apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted
* * Traditional practices involve burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar within the work setting
***Position open until filled