Continuing Care Coordinator (Long Term Care) - Continuing Care

Job summary

Administer access to long-term care programs and provide case management for clients referred to Continuing Care, including assessments, reassessments, and authorization of service resources. Collaborate with residents, families, long-term care providers, community agencies, and other programs, including supporting complex cases and participating in education and program development.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. [//hcm17.sapsf.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte_company=NSHAP&loginMethod=SSO] Req ID: 228113 Location: Central Zone, Joseph Howe Centre Department: CC Continuing Care Case Management CZ Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 22-Oct-26 ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Reporting to the Health Program Manager, the Continuing Care Coordinator for Long Term Care is accountable for administering Programs Long Term Care residents access as well as case management of clients referred to Continuing Care. This role is inclusive of conducting assessment and reassessments, authorization of service resources, support and collaboration with LTC providers with complex cases, as well as participation in education, promotion & development activities. The Continuing Care/LTC Coordinator works collaboratively and in partnership with: Long Term Care health care professionals; residents/family; Behavioural Health and Placement Programs; service providers; government departments and community agencies. ABOUT YOU We would love to hear from you if you have the following: * Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Nutritional Studies * Current and ongoing registration (or eligibility for registration) with the applicable Nova Scotia Professional Regulatory body * Minimum three (3) years' related experience required * Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in a community or long term care setting required * Knowledge and/or experience in dedicated case management or discharge planning * Competent with computer use, keyboarding and be able to conduct assessments using a laptop * Knowledge of community agencies and resources * Excellent assessment, interviewing and negotiation skills * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Ability to work independently and co-operatively in a busy multidisciplinary situation * Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload and manage time efficiently * Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle are required * Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. HOURS * Long assignment, full-time position; 75 hours biweekly * Approximately a 18-month assignment COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS $46.46 - $55.57 hourly $57.51 hourly with 25 years’ service with the employer. Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

Administer access to long-term care programs and provide case management for clients referred to Continuing Care, including assessments, reassessments, and authorization of service resources. Collaborate with residents, families, long-term care providers, community agencies, and other programs, including supporting complex cases and participating in education and program development.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, or Nutritional Studies, plus current or eligible registration with the applicable Nova Scotia regulatory body. Applicants need at least three years of related experience, knowledge of community or long-term care settings and case management or discharge planning, strong assessment and communication skills, computer competency, and a valid driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Travel Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Assessment
• Case Management
• Discharge Planning
• Client Interviewing
• Negotiation
• Long-Term Care
• Community Resource Knowledge
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Workload Prioritization
• Time Management
• Computer Skills
• Independent Work
• Valid Driver's License
• Physical Therapy
• Social Work
• Communication
• Continuing Care
• Disabilities
• Occupational Therapy
• French Language
• Innovation
• Multitasking
• Nursing
• Program Management
• Authorization (Computing)

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Management & Leadership
• Continuing Care Coordinator
• Care Coordinator
• Social Work Associate Professionals
• Medical and Health Services Managers

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