Clinical Coordinator, Long Term Ventilation Strategy

UHN is Canada's No. 1 hospital and the world's No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

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Union: Non-union
Site: West Park Healthcare Centre - 170 Emmett Ave.
Department: Provincial Long-Term Ventilation Strategy
Reports to: Manager, Program Services
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Status: Temporary, Full-Time (approximately 12 months)
Closing Date: January 14, 2025

Position Summary

The primary purpose of this role is to coordinate and facilitate safe and timely transitions of Long-Term Ventilated (LTV) patients from acute care organizations to alternate locations utilizing the resources of the Long-Term Ventilation Strategy in collaboration with external partners and stake holders.

This position may include travel within Ontario.

Clinical Lead for Toronto Region LTV Centralized Waitlist

• Work directly with OH Toronto Region and Critical Care table to decant patients in Toronto Region ICUs to LTV sites (Michael Garron, West Park and Toronto Grace)
• Lead regular huddles with the three LTV Sites to pull patients according to bed availability
• Work closely with ICUs and the clinical teams to identify appropriate LTV patients, offer support or clinical advice
• Manage the centralized LTV waitlist and forward facing list
• Reporting for Provincial Long-Term Ventilation Strategy Indicators

LTV Strategy Co-ordination (Pull Strategy, Transition Program)

• Regular visits to Greater Toronto Area ICUs and conduct all initial pre-assessments
• Work with ICU patients, families and medical teams to look at possible discharge options

Long-Term Ventilation Centre of Excellence Activities

• Oversee coordination of external trainings for LTV patients going or living in the community
• Member of Community Vent Team
  Perform respiratory clinical assessments in community as required (assessments, education, trach changes etc.)
• Participates in weekly Community Vent team rounds and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team as required to ensure timely and appropriate changes to patient care plans as required.
• Provide written and verbal progress reports as required
• Ensure the collection/analysis of COE data is completed efficiently and effectively in support of achieving the COE objectives.

Long-Term Ventilation In-Patient Unit

• Serve as the coordinating contact between patients, family, team members and referring agencies for LTV/THV.
• Liaise with the Clinical Manager Provincial LTV to review/update the LTV/THV wait list for West Park.
• Coordinate timely assessments and admission of appropriate referrals to LTV/THV service and liaise with physicians and the inter-professional team.
• Co-ordinate the ongoing care of patients from pre-admission to post-discharge while meeting length of stay, occupancy rate and accountability targets.
• Demonstrated exceptional clinical assessment skills including the ability to assess clients from pre-admission to post-discharge
• Knowledge of external agencies and resources
• Demonstrated ability to partner and work effectively with staff, the interprofessional team, physicians, patients, families and external agencies
• Demonstrated ability to address complex clinical issues within the context of social determinants of health
• Ability to maintain effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks responsibilities and people
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to provide person-centered care

Other

• Participate in internal and external committees
• Demonstrated organizational skills to work independently in a unstructured, demanding environment
• Demonstrated reliable work habits
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Strong Windows based computer skills
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of clinical documentation
• Be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients, residents, students, staff, volunteers, physicians and visitors including:
• Compliance with the safety standards of the hospital and applicable legislation
• Identification and prevention of safety issues and problems
• Taking corrective action, where possible
• Attendance at safety meetings/training/updates in accordance with the Centre's standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required (Minimum):

• Respiratory Therapy Diploma in conjunction with a Bachelor's of Science
• Masters in a related field preferred
• Registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (in good standing)
• Five years within the practice profession; with LTV experience preferred
• 3 years of Clinical leadership experience preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (C Level) Heart Saver Plus Canada (on employment)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written) required
• Strong customer service focus and excellent problem-solving skills required

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.