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Assessor Coordinator Degree

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January 14 2025
Expected expiry date: January 21 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Nursing, Population Health,
Regina, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 35968
  • Job Category Primary Health Services
  • Posting Date 01/13/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Public Health Office - North Regina
  • Apply Before 01/21/2025, 11:00 PM

Job Description

Position #: V40612

Expected Start Date: February 03, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Primary Health Care Services

City/Town: Regina

Department: Support Services Team

Type: Casual (x2); no guaranteed hours

Shift Information: days, evenings, weekends, stats

FTE: 0

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Assessor Coordinator - Degree $36.721 to $44.902

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Under the direction of the Manager and as part of the interdisciplinary Primary Health Care Team, the Assessor Coordinator is responsible for the full scope of case management services in a geographical or program area. Case management is provided to clients receiving services from Home Care, long term care and residents in personal care homes. The core functions of case management practice include referral/intake, engagement, assessment, care planning, monitoring, evaluation, termination/discharge. 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 position(s) 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.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

Recognized 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.

Experience

Eighteen (18) months of recognized clinical experience (postgraduate) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required working knowledge of: Theories, concepts and intervention strategies key for case management practice. Ethical principles, for example: informed/shared decision
making, living at risk. Systems theory/Family Systems Theory. Strength-based model, Crisis intervention, Core components of case management. Knowledge specific to populations being served, for example: Gerontology and Aging, Determinants of health, Cultural issues & diversity in providing care, Impact of disease and illness on quality of life, Abuse and neglect, Alcohol and drugs, Mental Health. Cost conscious, quality driven care planning and service delivery. Community resources internal and external to the SHA. Client confidentiality and the Health Information Protection Act. 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 SHA policies. Demonstrated ability to practice core functions of case management: Case finding, Engagement, Comprehensive assessment, Care planning/implementation, Monitoring client service outcomes/evaluation, Reassessment. Disengagement/Discharge. Openness to teaching and providing educational opportunities. Empathy and respect necessary to engage, develop rapport and build trusting relationships. Effective interpersonal relationship skills and oral and written communication skills. Advocacy, negotiation, crisis management and conflict resolution. Self-reflective practice, for example: Adhering to professional code of ethics and practice standards. Strong team player with ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships. Standardized documentation which accurately reflects clinical practice: Relevant Data, Assessment, Plan of Care/Interventions, Updates, Discharge Summary. Problem-solving and decision-making skills. Time and Organizational management. Manage caseload and work demands. Facilitate case/family conferences. Technical skills necessary to perform functions of position. Relevant computer systems.

Other Information

  • Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.
  • This is a community based position providing services at various clinics and Primary Health care sites, including rural, within Primary Health Care Networks (Regina). Travel is required where needed. Home Base: 2110 Hamilton Street.
  • Please provide a cover letter and resume when applying for this position.
  • Must have a valid driver's license. Some assignments may require access to a vehicle for work.
  • For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/.

About Us

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

Additional Information

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.