Community Integration Care Coordinator

Interior Health is hiring Community Integration Care Coordinator in Merritt BC.
About the role:
The CICC is responsible for the coordination of day to day operations and quality client care within designated clinical areas and supports the seamless movement of clients through the healthcare system and in accessing appropriate resources. The CICC supervises as well as serves as a role model and a resource to staff for clinical decision-making, the clinical assessments of clients and in the counselling and education of families. Reviews, analyses and makes recommendations on the development of administrative systems such as policies, procedures and standards of client care, adequate staffing levels, and a continuous quality improvement environment. Liaises with an interdisciplinary team for the identification, coordination and efficient utilization of resources.
Some key duties:

• Coordinates the client care and supervises staff by role modeling and performing duties such as coordinating and monitoring workloads and assignments, ensuring referrals are made in a timely fashion and ensuring clients are linked with appropriate supports and resources. Provides critical input to the Manager regarding staff performance for the purpose of performance reviews.
• Supports the delivery of client care by reviewing pertinent data obtained (a) through investigative procedures and (b) by other members of the health care team (including medical history, progress notes, consultation reports, lab reports, etc.) and ensures findings are incorporated into the plan of care.
• Guides the nursing staff in the decision-making process regarding client care and discharge/transfer preparations as required. Empowers staff to assume responsibility for appropriate clinical practice and client care decisions that are consistent with professional.

We offer excellent benefits and opportunities to maximize your skills. Our benefits package includes:

• Recognition of previous experience when determining starting salary
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Generous vacation entitlement
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Ongoing training and in-services
• Progressive work environments and employee assistance programs

About the location:
The growing city of Merritt is the service centre for the ranch country of the Nicola Valley and provides an excellent base for exploring the many outdoor recreational opportunities in all seasons. It is particularly scenic in the early fall, when rolling fields and forest foliage take on a golden glow. The surrounding Merritt Forest District supports stands of Engelmann spruce, Lodge Pole pine and Sub Alpine fir at higher elevations.