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Posted February 16, 2012:
HEALTH CASE MANAGER
If you are a Registered Nurse, in Manitoba, we would like you to become part of our Drug Services team. As a Health Case Manager: Your primary focus is working with our Plan Members to act as an advocate and liaison to meet a member's individual health care needs by assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating options and services. Serve as a key contact for members and work collaboratively and communicate clearly and professionally with physicians, providers, co-workers and other members of the Drug Services team in order to carry out the established plan of care. Through telephonic health coaching and education, you will play a role in determining whether the drug treatment prescribed is reasonable opposite an identified medical condition and the contractual parameters. Provide support in determining whether the drug treatment prescribed is reasonable opposite an identified medical condition and the contractual parameters. You will serve as a strategic resource for our Prior Authorization Drug program, and provide first level support for our Drug Services team. You have a working knowledge of available community support programs within designated regions of Canada.
Your Qualifications and Competencies: A Bachelor Degree in Nursing with a current license from the applicable Provincial licensing body. Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba and a minimum of 4 to 7 years of related experience. Applied medical and case management skills. Demonstrated leadership ability with comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care / case management practices and techniques. Strong assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation skills. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands under strict time constraints. Strong written and verbal communication skills; preference will be given to French bilingual candidates. Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team. Excellent problem solving and multitasking skills.
We offer a challenging, team-oriented work environment, competitive income and benefits including association registration fees, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Take the next step…
Apply with your cover letter and resume to www.greatwestlife.com by Monday, February 27, 2012. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Posted December 12, 2011:
The North Peel Family Health Team (NP FHT) brings together four family doctors, a nurse practitioner, registered nurses, a social and mental health worker and a dietitian, as well as a pharmacist, a psychiatrist and support services, to provide comprehensive interdisciplinary primary care for NP FHT patients. Operating within your full scope of practice as a Nurse Practitioner in this full-time, permanent position, you will work collaboratively with all FHT team members in treating identified illnesses, promoting patient health and preventing disease.
As a Nurse Practitioner, you will:
• Conduct periodic examinations and risk assessments that may include care of at-risk populations, wellness exams, pap tests and breast exams, pediatric care, well-baby visits and immunizations
• Provide care to patients with specific intermittent illnesses
• Collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members and external partners
• Develop and conduct a broad range of health promotion and chronic disease management processes, programs, and patient education (group and individual) in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members
• Provide input for the development of the FHT’s Program planning
• Maintain accurate, concise and confidential EMR documentation pertaining to patient history and encounter data
• Complete necessary FHT Program business documentation
• Communicate ideas and concerns to the team and participate in problem-solving
• Assist in new staff training and development
• Participate in educational sessions held by other multidisciplinary team members
• Teach and mentor team members on the role of the Nurse Practitioner.
Your profile will include:
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Nurse Practitioner – Primary Health Care
• Excellent health assessment and clinical skills
• CPR certification
• Working knowledge of computer systems and applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of the FHT’s multidisciplinary team.
• Experience working in a primary care setting would be considered an asset.
• Health promotion skills, including population health and stress management, an asset.
Who we are
Family Health Teams (FHTs) use a patient-centred approach to primary health care that brings together doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners and other health-care professionals to co-ordinate the highest possible quality of care for patients – when they need it, as close to home as possible. FHTs are a key component of Ontario’s health-care plan to reduce wait times, improve access to doctors and nurses, and keep Ontarians healthy.
To find out more and to apply
For more information on Family Health Teams, please visit www.health.gov.on.ca/transformation/fht/fht_mn.html. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume, by December 16, 2011, to North Peel Family Health Team, at amlang@npfht.com. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
