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About Us
St.Amant supports over 5,000 people in Manitoba with developmental disabilities, autism and acquired brain injury. We are a not-for-profit organization that offers a wide range of supports for adults, children and their families. Our over 2,000 staff follow a person-centered approach and adapt to the needs of each person and each family.
St.Amant is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility where everyone is respected, valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves - free from fear of discrimination - while celebrating the diverse identities and experiences that enrich our community. We stand firmly against individual and systemic discrimination and racism as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.
Position Summary
The Transition Coordinator reports to the Manager, Infection Prevention and Control and Clinical Collaborative Practice (IPAC & CCP), and consistent with the Mission, Values and policies of St.Amant, the Transition Coordinator; Pediatrics is a critical role in ensuring the success of St.Amant business and operations.
Exemplifying the mission, vision and values of St.Amant, the Transition Coordinator; Pediatrics works collaboratively with partnered programs while offering employees respectful customer service.
The Transition Coordinator; Pediatrics develops and supports systems of care collaboration, patient flow, and family and staff support between Health and Transition Services, HSC Shared Health Children's Hospital and Community-based care.
The Transition Coordinator; Pediatrics has on-site roles and responsibilities at both locations, including, but not limited to:
- Relationship building and education for care team and leadership staff at Children's Hospital on the Mission, Vision and Values of St.Amant and H&TS
- Active participation with multiple care teams at Children's Hospital to support early identification and care planning for children who will benefit from the available supports in H&TS
- Initial and ongoing family education and support at both locations
- Acts as a resource at both sites within the defined patient population (s)
- Health and Social system navigation to support timely access to resources and discharge planning
- Identification of staff education needs relevant to the population supported at both sites
- Development and maintenance of efficient communication and patient flow pathways between sites
Qualifications
Education
- Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required
- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing required
Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years recent clinical experience, inclusive of interdisciplinary care planning and complex discharge planning
- Minimum of two (2) years pediatric experience required
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and medical complexity required
- Proficient in computer software applications such as; word processing, spreadsheets, databases and electronic medical records (EMR)
- Experience in Acute Care and experience in health and disability services system navigation is an asset
Other
- Valid Class 5 Manitoba Drivers License and access to own vehicle is required
- Knowledge of and adherence to:
- College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses
- Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses
- Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) and Regional/Facility/Unit policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines
- All relevant legislated acts, including but not limited to: Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions)
- Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team
- Principles of delegation and assigning tasks to unregulated healthcare professionals
Personal
- Ability to work with minimal supervision as well as a collaborative team player in team environments
- Ability to organize and prioritize work in fast-paced environments
- Ability to generate ideas to improve work procedures and contribute to an environment that fosters growth, development and innovation
- Superb interpersonal ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with humility and self-awareness
- Ability and willingness to give and receive honest, balanced feedback
- Demonstrates competence and character that inspires trust
- Acts with integrity and respect in all interactions
- Values and demonstrates commitment to continuous self-growth and professional learning
Duties and Responsibilities also include but are not limited to:
- Human Resource Management
- Financial Resource Management
- Quality Management and Process Improvement
- Organization Planning and Development
St.Amant is a bilingual organization. Proficiency in both official languages (French/English) would be considered an asset.
The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not considered to be a complete statement of duties and responsibilities. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned provided they are consistent with the qualifications identified and fall within the parameters of this role.
As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check.
As a Condition of Employment, new hires must complete a series of Occupational Health checks. This includes the requirement to confirm immunization or immunity of specific communicable diseases.
St.Amant supports equitable employment practices and promotes an inclusive workforce representative of the people we support including diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Applicants can request reasonable accommodations in all aspects of the selection and hiring process.
