Item descThe Health Records Technician is responsible for the review and analysis of clinical records to insure internal consistency and completeness. Morbidity coding and abstracting according to recognized classification systems.

Affiliation:                 Union - CUPE 4404

Rate of Pay:             $27.576 - $32.729

Hours of Work:       8:00 am – 4:00 pm (weekdays)

Mandatory Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved course for Health Information Professional

• Registered and active member in good standing with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with DAD and NACRS

• Must be able to meet Canadian Institute of Health Information and Ministry of Health deadlines

• Must be able to type 80 words per minute error free

• Proficiency in computer programs (Excel / Word / SAP Crystal Reports / WinRecs / Med2020 and Meditech)

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and medical terminology

• Experience as a Health Records Technician          

• Experience as a Transcriptionist in a hospital or related health care facility

• Ability to work under pressure and conditions of frequent interruptions

• Communications skills both written and verbal in English and French

 Responsibilities:

• Codes diagnoses and treatment procedures using the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems and Canadian Classification of Health Interventions (ICD-10-CA & CCI), adhering to the Canadian Coding Standards

• Reviews Inpatient, Emergency, Surgical Day Care, Minor Surgery, and Day Medicine charts for internal consistency, accuracy and completeness.

• Ensures quality assurance and accuracy of coding.

• Networks with similar coding personnel for mutual benefit and support.

• Provides support to Team Leader in collecting daily information for GI Endo project and Discharge Summary Project.

• Reviews/stores CIHI statistical reports and distributes as required.

• Abstracts and submits MOHLTC and CIHI mandated data using WinRecs Med2020 program following weekly, monthly, and quarterly deadlines.

• Collects and prepares data for monthly Utilization Report for Senior Leadership.

• Prepares month-end reports for Discharge Abstract Database (DAD).

• Distributes inpatient and outpatient charts to doctor’s boxes for completion and performs subsequent checking for completeness of these charts.

• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.  Releases information in accordance with provincial legislation and hospital policy.

Temiskaming Hospital is a 79-bed fully accredited community hospital located in Temiskaming Shores, ON.  We are currently accepting resumes for a Clinical Nurse Educator in a temporary part-time capacity.

Reporting to the Vice President of Patient Services, the primary roles and responsibilities of the Clinical Nurse Educator include:

·         Supports the organization’s strategic plan to advance clinical education priorities and initiatives

·         Collaborates with Leadership regarding learning needs of unit staff, supporting skills assessment, development plans and training including quality related programs and initiatives

·         Integrate College of Nurses or governing body Standards of Practice into educational activities

·         Foster an environment and relationships with front line nurses that encourage continuous learning

·         Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices

·         Responsible for the provision of competency based clinical education and professional practice development and touch points

·         Plans, implements and evaluates specific education programs and evidence-based practice to meet identified nursing needs, functioning as a clinical resource regularly

·         Assist nursing management with the development of learning plans for staff with skills deficits, supporting the individual in achieving expected outcomes, and evaluating performance in relation to the Standards of CNO and Temiskaming Hospital

·         Support and / or deliver educational events or opportunities for professional development, continuing education and innovative approaches to ongoing learning e.g. in-services, on site education opportunities, research projects

·         Provides leadership and support for general orientation, specialty orientation and skills development / certification for clinical staff

·         Tracks and benchmarks education within central database to ensure competencies are achieved and maintained

·         Support interdisciplinary training and education opportunities e.g. collaborative simulations

·         Educate nursing staff in the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments; coordinate in-service training and workshops for appropriate staff

·         Assists with policy and procedure development and revisions when standards of care change in order to facilitate evidence based practice

·         Supports the acceptance of clinical placement students, liaising with Human Resources

·         Support, resource and education for electronic medical record (EMR) system, Meditech Expanse

·         Informs leadership on staff/ education needs and supports regular facilitated learning opportunities

 Requirements/Qualifications:

·         Registered Nurse – BScN; Registered and in good standing with the College Nurses of Ontario

·         Minimum of five years recent, relevant clinical experience required

·         Experience using a variety of learning modalities to facilitate ongoing learning

·         Experience working in Obstetrical and Medical Surgical departments required

·         Experience leading and/or managing quality improvements in a healthcare environment

·         Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment, building relationships and providing leadership / mentorship

·         Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

·         Strong project, presentation and teaching skills

·         Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset

Temiskaming Hospital offers:

·           Competitive compensation package

·           Salary Range: $45.960 - $54.748 / hour (additional compensation of 6% vacation pay and 14% pay in lieu of benefits)

·           Enrollment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan is optional

·           Enrollment in the Benefit Plan is optional

·           24-hour on-site Fitness Center

·           Employee Assistance Program

The Registered Nurse is responsible for maintaining quality of patient care, utilizing the nursing process. Recognizing and interpreting patients' conditions and reporting to appropriate persons, as well as taking measures to deal with adverse situations.

Affiliation: ONA

Rate of Pay: $39.07 - $56.00

Hours of Work: Combination of 4 / 8 / 12 hour shifts. Applicants must have availability to work days, evenings, and nights, weekdays and weekends.

Mandatory Qualifications

·      Graduate from an approved School of Nursing Program

·      Currently registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

·      Current certification in B.C.L.S. (Heart and Stroke)

 Preferred Qualifications

·      Recent (minimum 1 year) experience in nursing on a medical and/or surgical unit with demonstrated ability in clinical assessment and management of patients with medically complex conditions

·      Recent clinical experience in Labour & Delivery, preferred

·      Demonstrated skill and knowledge of IV Therapy

·      Demonstrated application of problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking skills to patient care

·      Must have an excellent work record, including attendance

·      Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, Professional Staff and other health care professionals

·      Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization

 Assets

·      Current certification in Fetal Health Surveillance in Labour

·      Current certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program

·      Certification for Level 1 & 2 Breastfeeding

·      Perinatal Registered Nursing experience including:

o  Recent Labour and Delivery experience including antenatal and intrapartum care

o  Recent Post-Partum experience with demonstrated ability in caring for the mother/baby

o  Demonstrated neonatal and maternal assessment skills

o  Recent experience in neonatal resuscitation and care of the newborn

o  Demonstrated breastfeeding knowledge, teaching and leadership skills

 Responsibilities:

·         Maintaining quality of patient care, utilizing the nursing process

·         Recognizing and interpreting patient’s condition and reporting to appropriate persons, as well as taking measures to deal with adverse situations

·         Mentoring less experienced personnel

·         Implementing policies and procedures

·         Providing assistance to Medical Staff when required

The Registered Nurse is responsible for maintaining quality of patient care, utilizing the nursing process.  Recognizing and interpreting patients’ conditions and reporting to appropriate persons, as well as taking measures to deal with adverse situations.  

 Affiliation: Union - ONA

 Rate of Pay: $39.07 - $56.00

 Hours of Work:

Combination of 4 hour / 8 hour / 12 hour shifts.  Applicant must have availability to work days, evenings, and nights, weekdays and weekends and be on-call for the OR 

 Mandatory Requirements:                                      

·         Graduate of an approved School of Nursing Program, & currently registered with CNO

·         Current certification in CPR (Basic Life Support C) and defibrillation

·         OR Course required

·         Ability to work independently in the care of complex and/or critically ill patients

·         Demonstrated application of problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking skills to patient care

·         Demonstrated skill and knowledge of I.V. Therapy

·         Ability to work independently in the care of patients in the OR / SCU & Med Surg departments

·         Must have an excellent work record, including attendance

·         Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, Professional Staff and other health care professionals

 Assets:

·         Experience in Critical Care

·         Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, PALS, PEARS, ECG 1&2, TNCC

·         Certification from a recognized Critical Care course (CNCCc)

·         Ability to speak fluently in French and understand spoken French  

 Responsibilities:

·         Maintaining quality of patient care, utilizing the nursing standards of care

·         Recognizing and interpreting patients’ condition and reporting to appropriate persons, as well as taking measures to deal with adverse situations

·         Mentoring less experienced personnel

·         Implementing policies and procedures

·         Providing assistance to Medical Staff when required

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for clinical pharmacy services, provision of pharmaceutical care, provision of drug information and education, participation in multi-disciplinary patient care teams. The Pharmacy department supports a full range of services including general medicine, surgery, obstetrics/Level1B nursery, pediatrics, critical care, emergency department, outpatient oncology, ambulatory care, and complex continuing care.

 Affiliation: Union - OPSEU

 Rate of Pay: $48.21 - $64.50

 Hours of Work:

8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday to Friday

 Mandatory Requirements:

·   Degree of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm D

·   Registered as a Part A Pharmacist with the Ontario College of Pharmacists

·   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

 Assets:

·   Hospital residency and/or two (2) years hospital pharmacy practice experience

·   Specialized training and certification (e.g.geriatrics, antimicrobial stewardship, etc.)

·   Proficiency with Meditech software

·   Bilingualism (French/English)

Responsibilities:

·         Therapeutic order review, clarification, modification, and verification

·         Collaborate with health care team to optimize pharmacotherapy and reduce adverse drug events

·         Medication reconciliation and patient education on admission, transfer, and discharge

·         Participate in our multidisciplinary team, including attending patient care rounds

·         Respond to drug information questions

·         Liaise between pharmacy operations and patient care areas

Permanent Full-Time Registered Nurse

Temiskaming Hospital is a 79-bed fully accredited community hospital located in Temiskaming Shores, ON.  We are currently accepting resumes for Full-Time Registered Nurses in our Med / Surg / Emergency and Special Care Unit departments.

What can Temiskaming Hospital offer you?

·     A $20,000 sign-on bonus for 5 years return of service

·     A competitive compensation package and opportunity for future advancement; $39.07 - $56.00/hour

·      Tuition reimbursement - available through the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Northern Health Tuition Support Program.  For more information on this program visit: http://health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/northernhealth/nursestuition.aspx

·     Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

·     On-site fitness center; employee wellness services

·     Commitment to a culture of safety, mutual respect and diversity that is free from discrimination and harassment 

Mandatory Requirements

·      Graduate of an approved School of Nursing Program

·      Currently registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. 

·      Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred

·      Three plus (3+) years’ critical care nursing experience (i.e. Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit / Intensive Care unit required

·      Preference will be given to applicants who have extensive critical care registered nurse experience

·      Ability to work independently in the care of complex and/or critically ill patients

·      Demonstrated application of problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking skills to patient care

·      Demonstrated skill and knowledge of I.V. Therapy

·      Must have an excellent work record, including attendance

·      Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, Professional Staff and other health care professionals

·      Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization

Assets

·      Additional Courses: ECG Interpretation (1&2); Canadian Triage Acuity Scale (CTAS); Trauma Nursing Core Curriculum (TNCC); Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS); Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP); Non-Violent Crisis Intervention; Certification from a recognized Critical Care course (CNCCc) and/or a recognized Emergency Department course

·      Ability to speak fluently in French and understand spoken French

Responsibilities:

·         Maintaining quality of patient care, utilizing the nursing process

·         Recognizing and interpreting patient’s condition and reporting to appropriate persons, as well as taking measures to deal with adverse situations

·         Mentoring less experienced personnel

·         Implementing policies and procedures

·         Providing assistance to Medical Staff when required

Speech Language Pathologist - Permanent Part Time

Temiskaming Hospital currently has an employment opportunity for a Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist to join our interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Graduate with a Masters in Speech and Language Pathology;

Current registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario;

Current CPR certification;

Oral proficiency in French at a Superior or advance level is recommended;

Previous Hospital experience is an asset;

Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, Professional Staff and other health care professionals;

Demonstrates strong problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking skills;

Open to change and is proactive to departmental initiatives;

Dependable and reliable with a good attendance record;

Evidence of organizational and prioritization skills;

Ability to work independently.

Summary of Duties

Assess and investigate all referrals received

Establish, plan and implement patient programs

Interact with other health care professionals, family and others involved in patient’s care

Monitor patient programs to ensure a safe working environment is maintained and that program changes are initiated as required

Complete all relevant documentation according to departmental standards

Assures confidentiality of patient information in all interactions and documentation

What can Temiskaming Hospital offer you?

A competitive compensation package: $44.67 - $57.90/hour (OPSEU-unionized) and option to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Relocation expense incentive

Onsite Employee Fitness Centre and Onsite Daycare available

Commitment to a culture of safety and of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment

Human Resources Department

Temiskaming Hospital

421 Shepherdson Road, New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0

Email: careers@temiskaming-hospital.com

We are currently accepting resumes for two (2) part-time Registered Nurse vacancies in our Emergency and Special Care Unit departments.

What can Temiskaming Hospital offer you?

• Relocation reimbursement of up to $3,000 for new hires

• Tuition reimbursement - available through the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Northern Health Tuition Support Program.

• A competitive compensation package and opportunity for future advancement

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

• On-site fitness center; employee wellness services

• Commitment to a culture of safety, mutual respect and diversity that is free from discrimination and harassment

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing Program

• Currently registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

• Minimum 2 years’ critical care nursing experience (i.e. Emergency Department; Critical Care Unit/Intensive Care Unit)

• Current certification in B.C.L.S (Heart and Stroke)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - preferred

• Ability to work independently in the care of complex and/or critically ill patients

• Demonstrated application of problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking skills to patient care

• Demonstrated skill and knowledge of I.V. Therapy

• Must have an excellent work record, including attendance

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, Professional Staff and other health care professionals

• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization

Assets:

• Additional Courses: ECG Interpretation (1&2); Canadian Triage Acuity Scale (CTAS); Trauma Nursing Core Curriculum (TNCC); Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS); Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP); Non-Violent Crisis Intervention; Certification from a recognized Critical Care Course (CNCCC) and/or a recognized Emergency Department course

• Ability to speak fluently in French and understand spoken French