Service Coordinator Pediatrics

Unit Summary

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

The Children’s Acute Inpatient Portfolio at McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH) is a robust porfolio all provides specialized care to children and their families across southern Ontario. Programs within the portfolio include pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Medicine,Surgery, Emergency, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Respiratory, Pediatric Critical Care Transport and the Child Life Department(s)

Position Summary

The Inpatient Pediatric Service Coordinator will organize, coordinate, evaluate, and procure equipment and supplies within budget, and collaborate with Managers from Acute Care, the Emergency Department, Respiratory, Pediatric Transport, and the Child Life Department. The Service Coordinator will use lean methodology to ensure supplies are organized, available, and managed in the most efficient manner and within departmental budgets. The Service Coordinator will support inpatient units by assisting with monitoring and tracking inventory (par levels) for all external orders. The Service Coordinator will also ensure that equipment, including point-of-care testing machines, is maintained and that service agreements are upheld.

The Service Coordinator will assist in the acquisition of supplies and equipment through various funding sources, including completing funding applications. The Service Coordinator will also work with other stakeholders, including but not limited to Logistics, Finance, MDRD, Procurement, and Service Coordinators across other portfolios and departments.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday; days, evenings, Weekends

Qualifications

1. Grade 12 (academic level) Post-secondary healthcare diploma/certificate (preferred)
3. 5 years recent experience (within last 2 years) , preferably within a healthcare and/or hospital setting
3. Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft Word ,Excel, Spreadsheets
4. Experience in supply chain management

Guidelines

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.