Registered Nurse for Case Managers / Care Coordinators

If you are a Registered Nurse, an Occupational Therapist, a Physiotherapist, a Speech-Language Pathologist or a Certified Social Worker in Ontario, we would like you to become part of our team. As a Case Manager / Care Coordinator, you will act as a liaison between your clients and the various health care providers they need to achieve optimal health, independence and dignity. Drawing on your knowledge of health services, you will conduct face-to-face or telephone assessments and help your clients navigate through the complexities of the health care environment. This will involve explaining relevant services, and coordinating and monitoring their implementation. You will be there to facilitate every step of your clients’ health care experience, linking them with the right information and helping them understand and manage their short- and long-term health care goals.
Case Managers / Care Coordinators may work in a variety of settings to plan and coordinate care – the community, a local hospital or one of our offices – so be sure to indicate whether you have a preference.
LOCATION(S):
Toronto / Greater Toronto Area
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
· At least 1 year of relevant experience as a Registered Nurse (BScN or diploma, an Occupational Therapist), a Physiotherapist, a Speech-Language Pathologist or a Social Worker (MSW)
· Membership in good standing with a regulatory body in Ontario
· Excellent interpersonal, communication, decision-making and assessment skills
· Ability to work independently and co-operatively in a busy, multidisciplinary situation
· Computer literacy in a Windows environment (Word and Excel)
· Community-based positions also require a valid driver’s licence and full access to a reliable vehicle for home visits
ASSETS
· Experience working with diverse, multicultural client groups, including homeless, palliative, acquired brain injury (ABI) and paediatrics
· For some positions, the ability to speak one or more of the following languages fluently: French, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Tamil, and/or Vietnamese
WHO WE ARE
Each year, over 600,000 people count on the Community Care Access Centres (CCACs) of Ontario as their single point of access for community services. At the heart of our success is a highly skilled group of 3,500 Case Managers / Care Coordinators who play a pivotal role in helping our clients navigate the complexities of the health care system.
The Toronto Central CCAC is a scent-free work place.
A GTA Top Employer, we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits and continuing education initiatives.
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