Nurse 4 - Client Care Coordinator - MAID program

Position Overview

As members of the Provincial MAiD Services Team, and under the general supervision of the Manager of MAiD services, the Care Coordinator is responsible for:

1. Works with relevant specialties to establish protocols and guidelines related to how MAiD is delivered within hospitals and in the community.
2. Provides consultative support to Health Care providers who provide MAiD services in Manitoba.
3. When necessary travels to facilities and community locations to provide MAiD services throughout Manitoba.
4. Serve as a provincial resource for information and advice on MAiD. Modeling interprofessional Practice through the use of collaborative practice model, shared decision-making and engagement of the patient/family in the planning of care.
5. Collaboration with specialty services to identify individuals who will act as a resource to the team in areas such as Mental Health, Palliative Care, Chronic Pain Management Spiritual Care, Ethics and Legal.
6. Participates in the collection of data, monitoring and evaluating MAiD service throughout the province.
7. Participates in research and quality improvement activities to continuously improve care and to establish best practice in the MAiD process.

Experience

• Minimum of four years recent acute care nursing experience with demonstrated clinical practice competency relevant to end of life care.
• Experience with end of life care and caring for patients and families making end of life decisions.
• Previous experience in clinical education and may include past experience as a preceptor to students and/or orienting new staff.
• Proficiency in establishing peripheral IV’s and accessing central venous devices.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing is preferred (equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).

SPECIAL TRAINING:

• Successful completion of post-basic program with emphasis on providing end of life care preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM)).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
• Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows, Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Familiarity with online learning modalities required.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Aboriginal language and/or knowledge in Aboriginal customs, traditions and values.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in complex situations.
• Expertise and competence in nursing practice, interviewing, counseling, teaching and group dynamics.
• Demonstrated to work independently but collaboratively with patients, families and members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with referring physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, nurses and community members.
• Displays initiative, accountability, good time management, decision-making ability, leadership and skills in research and quality assurance.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• Travel required within the province, includes travel to health care facilities and patient’s homes.