Continuing Care Coordinator - Continuing Care

The Care Coordinator is responsible for the assessment, care planning, authorization of services and ongoing case management of clients referred to Nova Scotia Health Continuing Care. Responsibilities include assessing client/family goals and resource needs, formulating and linking a care plan, authorizing services, and referring resources to support community-dwelling clients. They collaborate with interprofessional teams to facilitate hospital discharge to the community, work across community, hospital, and long-term care settings, and uphold the Home First philosophy to maximize available services in the home. They perform reassessments at routine intervals and provide skilled care management. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, or Nutritional Studies, current registration with the applicable regulatory body, a minimum of three years’ related experience, knowledge of discharge planning, strong assessment/interviewing/negotiation skills, excellent communication (verbal and written), ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team, ability to multi-task and manage time, and a valid driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle. Competencies in other languages (French) are an asset. This is a permanent, full-time position in the NS Health system with an hourly wage range of $46.46 to $55.57, placed in the Central Zone (Halifax) with 75 hours biweekly and health-benefits eligibility.