CARE AND BE CARED
FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME
Are you an experienced registered practical nurse
seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice
that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.
As a Care
Connector (Status: Temporary, Full-Time Start date: Immediately to February 27,
2026; Location: Any Ontario Health atHome office within the North East), helps patients navigate through a complex health care system by
connecting people to an appropriate primary care practitioner (Unattached
Patient Program – UPP).
Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care
facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible,
patient-centered care – and be supported by our collaborative team that
includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals.
As a valued
team member, your
mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our
supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.
What will you do?
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Collaborate with patients, their families,
caregivers, or substitute decision- makers to find Primary Care Provider within
their community based on their health care needs.
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Work
closely with individuals to understand their health care needs to make the best
match possible.
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Provide information and referral assistance to patients to access
alternative community resources.
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Evaluates patient satisfaction to identify trends and areas of
improvement.
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Establish and maintain effective relationships with Community
Care, local agencies, primary health care professionals, and other appropriate
agencies.
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Accurately document and chart patient's assessment results, goals,
treatment plans, and interventions.
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Balance patient needs and choices with available resources,
ensuring patient’s values and preferences are respected.
What must you
have?
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Registered Practical Nurse in
good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
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Good knowledge of primary care
services and other community resources in Ontario Health atHome for the area of
North East, as well as the roles of health care professionals;
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Relevant experience in a
community health care environment;
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Practical knowledge and
understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. regarding the provision of health
care services, privacy, etc.);
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Effective planning, organizing,
and evaluation skills to manage multiple clients, provide information reports,
and take corrective action as required;
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Ability to accurately complete
required documentation, reports, forms, and recommendations;
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Strong listening,
interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills to work with diverse
client groups with varying levels of comprehension and language capability;
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Ability to establish and
maintain a wide range of contacts with health care professionals and community
organizations;
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Working knowledge of computer
software (email, internet) and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel,
Power Point, etc.);
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Advanced oral and written
proficiency in English is essential.
- We have a
mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all
employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status
prior to start date.
·
Case
management experience or recent related community experience
·
Ability
to speak French or another second language
We know wellness is
supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for
continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer: ?
§ Attractive comprehensive compensation packages
and benefits?
§ Hourly wage of $30.50 to $34.01 as per the ONA
Collective Agreement
§ Valuable development opportunities?
§ Membership in a world class defined benefit
pension plan?