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Exceptional CareExceptional PeopleThe Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario. The Brantford General is an acute care hospital The Willett hospital in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds.By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!Why Choose BCHS?Tuition Reimbursement (Centralized Education Fund)Casual, Part time and Full time positions (4 on 5 off for nurses)HOOPP Pension PlanSEIU and ONA hospitalNo travel- work at one siteDiscounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)Support 24/7- youre not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff)Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members. Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees. Position SummaryReporting to the Clinical Manager, Emergency Department, you will be responsible to ensuring that clients receive appropriate and timely access to and transitions across the continuum of care. In collaboration with patients and their families, internal and external partners, and within a Home First approach, the Navigator will work as part of an interprofessional team to ensure a coordinated, efficient and integrated approach to care delivery and transition back to the community.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Ensures safe and effective patient transitions (input, throughput and output) across the continuum of carePromotes quality patient outcomes by facilitating effective processes of care and utilization of resourcesProactively identifies and addresses barriers to client transitions across the continuum of careLeads engagement of patients, families, members of the interprofessional team, leadership and community partners in identifying strategies and action plans to remove barriers to transitions of careApplies and models health literacy principles (i.e. Teach-Back)Applies and models behaviour-based coaching methods In collaboration with teams, effectively manages Bedflow Utilization tools to ensure timely patient transitionsMaintains an in-depth knowledge of internal and external resources and services to support client transitions to appropriate settings for careMaintains an in-depth knowledge of Long Term Care (LTC), Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) and Alternate Level of Care (ALC) legislation and processesFacilitate, lead and participate in appropriate client transition processes (action rounds, case conferences)Enhance interdepartmental, inter-hospital and interdisciplinary collaboration, communication and problem solving Develop primary and secondary specialization to support transitions with populations of interest and health systemsQUALIFICATIONS:Registered Nurse in good standing with the CNO 3-5 years clinical experience in a healthcare settingCurrent experience in a Navigator role an assetExperience using Bedflow Utilization Tools, PICIS, MediTech, MS Office, ExcelEffective interpersonal skills combined with the ability to work in collaboration with all members of the healthcare team, both internally and externally, across the continuum of careFlexibility and adaptability to change is essentialDemonstrated ability to facilitate change and continuous improvement processes Excellent organizational, planning and time management skillsPrimary responsibilities also include:Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.Accommodation The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.