Clinical Coordinator

Job Description

The Clinical Coordinator, under the direction of the Manager, is primarily accountable for the system navigation and coordination of patient flow for Medicine nursing units.

This is achieved by the Coordinator having an ongoing awareness and involvement in workflow of the Medicine units. Duties include bed management, discharge planning, advocating for the patient / family, identifying supply and equipment needs and assisting with staff scheduling.

The Clinical Coordinator will assist in project advancement and focus on data / metrics on Medicine services.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree / Diploma in Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Current CPR Certification
• Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

Experience

Minimum of five years recent acute care nursing experience, three of which must be in the specific clinical area.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to function as a role model for staff and physicians
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
• Demonstrated computer skills as required by unit
• Demonstrated skill in teaching staff and patients
• Demonstrated unit-specific clinical competence
• Demonstrates a consultative collaborative approach with nursing and medical staff
• Demonstrates above average communication skills
• Demonstrates conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrates leadership and organizational skills
• Demonstrates the ability to be a system thinker
• Excellent analytical, judgment and decision-making skills
29 days ago